Today morning, people of Delhi NCR woke up to the earthquake shock. Yes, today morning at 9 am, earthquake shocks were seen in Delhi NCR. On social media, a lot of talk came about the earthquake shocks, “Someone is asking if you also felt it? Then someone is saying When did it come?”
Where were the earthquake shocks felt?
Earthquake shocks were felt around Delhi, Noida, and Gurugram at 9 am. Some people said that the wings started moving suddenly, and some people felt tremors in the bed.
What is the intensity and epicenter of the bhukamp?
According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the intensity of the recently recorded earthquake has been measured on the Richter scale. Its epicenter was several kilometers below the surface of the ground. In such a situation, it is natural to be afraid, but the most important thing is to stay calm and take the right steps.
If you feel the tremors of the earthquake, take these steps immediately:
1. Are you inside the house?
Hide under a strong table or desk. Standing in the doorway can also be a safe option. Stay away from windows, glass or heavy furniture.
2. Are you outside?
Go to an open space and keep a distance from trees, power lines, and tall buildings.
3. Are you driving?
Stop the vehicle at a safe location on the side of the road and stay inside until everything returns to normal.
Why do earthquakes occur?
Our Earth is composed of many tectonic plates, which continually move. When these plates collide with each other or slide over each other, a huge amount of energy is suddenly released, which we feel as an earthquake. The Delhi-NCR region falls in ‘Seismic Zone-IV’, which means there is a possibility of moderate to intense earthquakes here.
Preparation in advance is necessary
To avoid disasters like an earthquake, make a family plan. Decide where to meet in an emergency, and what things to keep in mind.
Make sure to keep these in your emergency kit:
Clean drinking water
First aid kit
Flashlight and extra batteries
Dry food or energy bars
Avoid rumours, take only reliable information
There is no news of any major damage so far, but experts are keeping an eye on the situation. Do not pay attention to rumours and take updates only from the government or reliable news channels.