4.4 magnitude earthquake on Richter scale at 06:57 am today in Soreng, Sikkim Earthquake occurred, National Seismological Center informed
सिक्किम के सोरेंग में आया 4.4 तीव्रता का भूकंप
Highlights
- The earthquake came at 6:57 am
- Natural disaster There was no loss of life or property
- Yesterday, Japan was hit by an earthquake of 7.1 magnitude
Earthquake tremors were felt in Sikkim on Friday morning. According to the National Seismological Center, an earthquake occurred in Soreng, Sikkim at 6:57 am today. Its magnitude on the Richter scale was 7.1. The intensity was recorded at 4.4.
According to information, due to the earthquake, things kept in the houses started shaking, after which all the people ran out of their houses. It is a matter of relief that there is no news of loss of life or property due to the earthquake.
An earthquake of 4.4 magnitude on the Richter scale hit Soreng in Sikkim at 06:57 am today, National Seismological Center informed
Earthquake also hit Japan
It is worth noting Japan was also shaken by the earthquake on Thursday. Tremors of the earthquake were felt on the southern coast here. It was reported that the intensity of the earthquake was measured 7.1 on the Richter scale. The earthquake affected the most in Miyazaki province of Kyushu Island. It was shown in Nichinan city.
According to the information, three people were injured due to the earthquake. After this, a tsunami warning was issued. Also, people were asked to stay away from the beach.
How is the Richter scale measured Intensity on the Richter scale
The Richter scale is a simple ten log rhythmic scale. In simple terms, if an earthquake is measured at magnitude two on the scale, then it is ten times more intense than one. In the Richter scale, each level of intensity is ten times more than the previous level.
How much damage is caused?
0-1.9: This is detected through a seismograph.
2-2.9: People can see hanging objects swinging.
3- 3.9: During this time people start feeling tremors.
4-4.9: There is a possibility of small things breaking.
5-5.9: The situation can worsen. Plaster can fall.
- 6.69: Buildings can be damaged at this intensity It is possible.
7-7.9: Destruction begins. There can be loss of life.
8-8.9: There can be large scale destruction. Life can be lost.
9 or more: During this time the ground can be seen waving.
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