Earthquake in Delhi ncr and parts of North India
Earthquake tremors were felt in Delhi-NCR, Nepal, and parts of India, including New Delhi, with magnitude 6.2 quake striking Nepal at 5 km depth, with no immediate damage reported. According to the National Centre for Seismology, the earthquake’s epicentre was in Nepal at 29.39 degrees north latitude and 81.23 degrees east longitude.
Delhi experienced strong tremors after multiple earthquakes hit Nepal, Arunachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. The first earthquake hit at 2.25 PM, followed by a third at 3.8 magnitude and a fourth at 3.1 magnitude.
The strongest earthquake occurred 206 km southeast of Joshimath in Uttarakhand and 284 north of Lucknow.PRECAUTION
The time between earthquakes was less than an hour. According to a representative of the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the 6.2 magnitude jolt occurred at 2:51 pm after the 4.6 magnitude quake struck west Nepal at a depth of 10 kilometers. At 3:06 and 3:19, two further earthquakes with magnitudes 3.6 and 3.1 struck the same area at depths of 15 km and 10 km, respectively.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE MADE DURING AN EARTHQUAKE
Before an earthquake, sit on your hands and knees to protect yourself from falling. Cover your head and neck under a sturdy table or desk, or near low-lying furniture. Hold onto your shelter until the shaking stops, and be prepared to move with it.
Never place yourself under anything that could topple over on you, such as a tall bookcase. Cover your head and neck with pillows if you’re in bed. Don’t go outside if you are inside. Avoid using the roads. If you’re outside, go away from any potentially unstable structures. Keep to open spaces devoid of any trees, structures, or electricity lines. When an earthquake occurs while you’re driving, pull over to a roomy, open location away from any trees or power lines. Parking brake set. Remain inside the car. Avoid using the elevator if you are in a workplace, school, or retail center. Go up the stairs.
