The earthquake extended to various regions of India, encompassing the capital, New Delhi, and its neighboring areas. Residents swiftly evacuated homes and office buildings in parts of New Delhi, yet there were no immediate reports of damage reported in either India or Nepal.
A massive earthquake, registering at a magnitude of 6.2 on the Richter Scale, rocked Nepal, emanating from a specific point at 29.39 degrees north latitude and 81.23 degrees east longitude. The quake’s effects reverberated throughout Delhi-NCR and various parts of India, including the capital, New Delhi.
The National Center for Seismology pinpointed the depth of this seismic disturbance at 5 km. Despite the palpable intensity prompting people to evacuate buildings in New Delhi, there were no immediate reports of damage in either India or Nepal.
Further insights from the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) highlighted a separate seismic occurrence in the region, a 5.6 magnitude earthquake, underlining the seismic vulnerability of the area.
Simultaneously, western Nepal experienced a 5.3 magnitude earthquake centered in the Talkot area of Bajhang district, 700 km west of Kathmandu. Fortunately, this event did not result in any reported loss of life or property damage. The seismic impact extended to neighboring districts in Bhajang and across the border into India.
The National Centre for Seismology provided a comprehensive overview of the seismic activity, reporting two distinct earthquakes, measuring 6.2 and 4.6 on the Richter Scale, occurring within less than half an hour of each other.
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The first quake struck at 14:25:52 IST, with a depth of 10 km, followed by a second quake at 14:51:04 IST, with a shallower depth of 5 km. Social media, represented by X (formerly Twitter), served as a platform for disseminating real-time information about these seismic events, emphasizing the dynamic nature of the occurrences.
In summary, these seismic events underscore the geological dynamics of the region, prompting heightened awareness and preparedness for potential future tremors.
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