Delhi NCR Earthquake: On Wednesday afternoon around 1 o'clock in Delhi-NCR, people were about to leave for lunch in the office, when the strong tremors of the earthquake shook them. The epicenter of the earthquake is in Karur area of ​​​​Pakistan and its intensity on the Richter scale has been measured at 5.8. Apart from Pakistan, the tremors of the earthquake were also felt in Delhi-NCR, Punjab, and Haryana in India. According to the information, the epicenter of the earthquake was at a depth of about 10 km from the ground and so far there has been no loss of life or property. The National Center for Seismology said that after the 5.8 magnitude earthquake in Pakistan, tremors were felt in Delhi and surrounding areas.

Why do earthquakes occur?

There are 7 plates inside the earth, which keep rotating continuously. These plates collide with each other and this causes earthquakes. These plates shift 4-5 millimeters every year. During this time, sometimes a plate moves away from another, and sometimes another slip from under another. The plates inside the earth have internal pressure. This pressure is created due to interaction with neighboring plates or sedimentary loading. Convection currents flow on the earth, which run on radioactive heat. These currents cause traction on the surface rocks. Due to this, the deformation gradually increases and after some time an earthquake occurs. Richter scale is used to measure the intensity of an earthquake. On this scale, earthquake waves are measured from 1 to 9.

Richter scale Effect

0 to 1.9 It can only be detected through a seismograph.

2 to 2.9 Slight vibration.

3 to 3.9 The effect is like a truck passing near you.

4 to 4.9 Windows can break. Frames hanging on walls can fall.

5 to 5.9 The furniture may move.

6 to 6.9 The foundations of buildings may crack. Upper floors may be damaged.

7 to 7.9 Buildings collapse. Pipes under the ground burst.

8 to 8.9 Big bridges along with buildings also collapse. Danger of tsunami.

9 and above Complete devastation. If someone stands in the field, he will see the earth waving. If the sea is nearby, it will be a tsunami.