Earthquakes in Baramulla : Earthquake hit Kashmir district twice in a row
Earthquakes in Baramulla : The Baramulla area of Jammu and Kashmir was rocked by two consecutive earthquakes with magnitudes of 4.9 and 4.8 early on Tuesday morning, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS).
At around 6:45 am, the first earthquake, with a Ritcher scale magnitude of 4.9, occurred at a depth. The National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported that the second earthquake had a magnitude of 4.8 and occurred at a depth of around 10 kilometers.
No major damage or casualties have been reported as of yet. The situation is being watched by authorities for any further developments.
India’s Earthquake Vulnerability
India’s location makes it very susceptible to earthquakes. Situated atop the Indian tectonic plate, the nation is subject to ongoing collisions with the Eurasian plate.
Because of their hilly topography, the northern and northeastern parts of the nation are particularly vulnerable to earthquakes. There are four seismic zones in India, with Zones 4 and 5 covering the majority of the country’s northern and northeastern regions. These zones are thought to be very active seismic zones.
According to India’s earthquake risk map, Zone 5, the most seismically active area, includes Jammu & Kashmir. The risk for earthquake damage is higher in areas with dense populations and strongly undulating terrain.
