2024-01-09 01:41:14
Earthquake in Indonesia: The National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported that an earthquake measuring 6.7 on the Richter scale was felt in Talaud Islands, Indonesia. The earthquake was felt on Tuesday. No damage has been reported in the area yet. According to the NCS report, the earthquake was at a depth of 80 km.
In the New Year’s Day earthquake in Japan Many people lost their lives. 155 earthquakes were felt in the country. The first earthquake measured 7.6 on the Richter scale. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMO) said the other had an intensity above 6. Authorities issued a tsunami warning shortly after the initial tremors. Waves of up to 5 feet high hit the coast spreading fear. About 33,000 households lost power in the country. Several major routes, including major highways, were damaged.
Why do earthquakes occur?
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The Earth’s crust is made up of seven tectonic plates. Wherever these plates collide with each other, there is a threat of earthquakes. When these plates rub against each other, a large amount of energy is released. Due to that friction, the earth above starts to shake. Japan is considered a frequent destination for this attraction. Vibrations are caused by the periodic energy released when the plates rub against each other. These are called aftershocks.
The impact according to the intensity of the earthquake on the Richter scale is as follows..
– An earthquake with a magnitude of 0 to 1.9 on the Richter scale- can only be detected by a seismograph.
– Mild earthquakes occur when recorded on the Richter scale of 2 to 2.9.
– 3 to 3.9 – will be the same as a truck passing by you.
– A 4 to 4.9 magnitude earthquake will shatter windows. Frames hanging on the wall may fall down.
– When there is an earthquake of magnitude 5 to 5.9 on the Richter scale, even furniture can shake.
– An earthquake of 6 to 6.9 on the Richter scale can cause the foundations of buildings to crack. Upper floors may be damaged.
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