Earthquake tremors were felt in Kutch, Gujarat on the New Year morning. Its intensity was 3.2 on the Richter scale. The earthquake was recorded at 10.24 am, the epicenter of which was located 23 km north-north east (NNE) from Bhachau. The district administration said that there is no news of any casualties or damage to property due to the earthquake.
Earthquake had also occurred three days ago
Let us tell you that last month, earthquake tremors were felt 4 times in this area, whose intensity was more than 3. This included the earthquake of 3.2 magnitude that occurred three days ago, whose epicentre was also close to Bhachau.
Know why earthquakes occur
There are 7 plates inside the earth, which keep rotating continuously. The zone where these plates collide more is called fault line. Due to repeated collisions, the corners of the plates bend. When more pressure is created, the plates start breaking. The energy below finds a way to come out and after the disturbance an earthquake occurs.
How dangerous is an earthquake of which intensity?
• An earthquake of 0 to 1.9 intensity is very weak. It is detected only by a seismograph.
• An earthquake of 2 to 2.9 intensity vibrates slightly on the Richter scale.
• An earthquake of 3 to 3.9 magnitude feels like a truck has passed by you.
• An earthquake of 4 to 4.9 magnitude can break windows. Also, frames hanging on the walls can fall.
• An earthquake of 5 to 5.9 magnitude can shake the furniture in the house.
• An earthquake of 6 to 6.9 magnitude can crack the foundation of buildings.
• An earthquake of 7 to 7.9 magnitude is dangerous. Buildings collapse due to this and pipes burst in the ground.
• An earthquake of 8 to 8.9 magnitude is very dangerous. Earthquakes of 8.8 to 8.9 magnitude caused a lot of destruction in many countries including Japan and China.
• An earthquake of 9 or more magnitude causes complete destruction. Buildings collapse. Tsunami hits near trees, plants and oceans.