A major 7.2 Richter scale earthquake rocks Xinjiang in China
The most affected areas were Urumqi, Korla, Kashgar and Yining. In India,Delhi NCR also got affected and the tremors were felt for a long time.
The most affected areas were Urumqi, Korla, Kashgar and Yining. In India,Delhi NCR also got affected and the tremors were felt for a long time.
The Japanese Meteorological Department has issued a tsunami alert along the coasts of Niigata, Toyama, Yamagata, Fukui and Hyogo.
The epicentre of the earthquake was 331 km North-West of Kathmandu and 10 km. deep.
On the night of 8th September, a powerful earthquake struck Morocco, registering 6.8 on the Richter Scale.
Global toxic gases will have an adverse effect on India. Big cities will be hit by earthquakes. People will die instantly.
The National Seismological Center reported that the magnitude of the earthquake was 5.8 on the Richter scale.
The tremors were felt in some cities in India and Pakistan including Delhi. 10 people died in Afghanistan and 9 in Pakistan.
Builders in India also ignore the rules while constructing buildings. Therefore, if earthquake of high intensity were to happen in India, there would be a great possibility of such buildings collapsing.
‘Operation Dost’ (Operation Friend) is being carried out by the Indian Army to help earthquake victims.