Strong earthquake tremors were felt in Northern India including Uttarakhand and NCR on 3rd October 2023. The tremors occurred around 2:55 P.M local time. These earthquake tremors were felt for about 10 seconds and the buildings kept shaking. Earthquake tremors were felt in Uttarakhand in the capital Dehradun, Srinagar, Uttarkashi, Tehri and the entire Kumaon division.
As per initial reports, the epicenter of the earthquake was in Nepal with a 6.2 magnitude.
Why do earthquakes occur?
There are 7 plates inside the Earth, which keep rotating continuously. The zone where these plates collide is called fault line. The corners of the plates bend due to repeated collisions. When too much pressure builds up, the plates start breaking. The energy below finds a way out and after the disturbance an earthquake occurs.
Know what is the meaning of the center and intensity of earthquake?
The epicenter of an earthquake is the place just below which geological energy is released due to movement in the plates. Earthquake vibrations are more severe at this place. As the frequency of vibration increases, its effect decreases.