News of frequent earthquakes has now become common. Now, strong earthquake tremors were felt in Bangladesh and Ladakh on Saturday. According to the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake took place in southeastern Bangladesh at a depth of 55 km at 9.05 am.
Earthquake tremors were also felt in Ladakh at 8.25 am. Its intensity was measured at 3.4 on the Richter scale. The relief news is that there has been no information about any loss of life or property due to this earthquake.
Earthquake of Magnitude:5.6, Occurred on 02-12-2023, 09:05:31 IST, Lat: 23.15 & Long: 90.89, Depth: 55 Km ,Location: Bangladesh, India for more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/Sv8aV8laX2@Indiametdept @Dr_Mishra1966 @KirenRijiju @ndmaindia @Ravi_MoES pic.twitter.com/GuwGe69u3x
— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) December 2, 2023
According to news agency ANI, an earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale occurred in Bangladesh at around 9:05 am today. An earthquake of 3.4 magnitude occurred in Ladakh at 8:25 in the morning. No casualties or injuries have been reported yet. National Seismology Center gave this information.
STORY | Tremors felt in West Bengal as 5.6 magnitude #earthquake hits Bangladesh
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— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 2, 2023
Why do earthquakes occur?
An earthquake occurs when the plates within the earth are displaced. These are tectonic plates. Actually, there are 7 plates inside the Earth, which keep rotating continuously. When they collide with each other more, there is a commotion on the earth.
How intensity is measured?
The intensity of an earthquake is estimated from the waves of energy emanating from its centre (epicentre). This wave spreads for hundreds of kilometres and causes vibration. Even cracks appear in the earth. If the depth of the earth is shallow, then the energy coming out of it is very close to the surface, which causes terrible destruction. Earthquakes that occur deep within the earth do not cause much damage on the surface. Tsunami arises when there is an earthquake in the sea.
