A 3.6 magnitude earthquake struck East Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. Tremors were felt. Tremors of 5.6 magnitude recorded in Afghanistan and 4.4 magnitude in Nepal. The administration advised the public to remain alert and stay in safe locations.
Earthquake: Tremors of an earthquake were felt in the East Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday morning. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake was measured at a magnitude of 3.6. The epicenter of the earthquake was at 27.77° North latitude and 93.12° East longitude, with a depth of 10 kilometers from the ground. Although the intensity of the earthquake was low, mild tremors were felt in some areas.
Local residents reported that the tremors were not prolonged and there were no reports of any damage. Officials stated that this mild earthquake is a common geophysical phenomenon in the region and there is no need for the public to panic.
Strong Tremors in Afghanistan, Felt Across the Entire Hindu Kush Region
Earlier, b tremors of an earthquake were felt in Afghanistan on Wednesday. The earthquake was measured at a magnitude of 5.6 and its tremors were felt across the entire Hindu Kush region. This earthquake occurred at 6:57 PM Indian Standard Time. Its epicenter was at 36.32° North latitude and 71.33° East longitude, with a depth of 138 kilometers.
The tremors from this earthquake in Afghanistan caused slight shaking in the surrounding areas as well. The local administration advised people to remain alert and stay in sturdy buildings.
4.4 Magnitude Earthquake in Nepal, Sankhuwasabha Affected
An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 was felt in eastern Nepal late on the night of August 23. According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center, this earthquake occurred at 11:15 PM. The epicenter of the earthquake was located in the Maghang area of Sankhuwasabha district. The tremors of this earthquake were clearly felt by local residents in their homes and buildings. People reported that the tremors were b enough to shake some light objects in their homes, although no major damage occurred. The administration advised people to remain calm and move to safe locations.
Why Do Earthquakes Occur?
An earthquake is a sudden vibration on the Earth's surface. Its primary cause is the movement of the Earth's tectonic plates. The Earth's outer layer, called the crust, is divided into several large pieces. These pieces, or plates, are constantly moving slowly. When these plates collide, slide past each other, or move over and under each other, stress builds up along their edges. This stress eventually becomes too much to bear and is suddenly released in the form of a jolt. This jolt is felt as an earthquake.
