Nepal experienced a series of four earthquakes within a relatively short span of one hour, with the most powerful one measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale. These seismic events also sent tremors through various parts of North India, including Delhi-NCR, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).
An official from the NCS reported that the sequence of earthquakes began with a magnitude 4.6 quake striking western Nepal at a depth of 10 kilometers around 2:25 p.m. This was followed by the significant 6.2 magnitude quake at 2:51 p.m. Subsequently, two more quakes, registering magnitudes of 3.6 and 3.1, occurred in the same region, with depths of 15 kilometers and 10 kilometers, respectively, at approximately 3:06 pm and 3:19 pm.
The epicenter of the most powerful earthquake was situated 206 kilometers southeast of Joshimath, a pilgrimage town in Uttarakhand, and approximately 284 kilometers north of the capital city of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow.
After the occurrence of the second earthquake, people in Delhi and the National Capital Region reported experiencing significant tremors. Consequently, many individuals evacuated their offices and high-rise residential buildings. Delhi Police urged residents not to panic and advised them to exit buildings for safety. They also emphasized the avoidance of elevators and provided emergency contact information through a message on X.
Tremors were felt in various other parts of northern India, including Chandigarh and Jaipur. The police control room in Jaipur stated that there was no available information regarding any losses or damage.
It's important to note that Nepal is situated in one of the world's most active tectonic zones, classified as seismic zones IV and V. This geographical location makes the country highly susceptible to earthquakes. In a notable event, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal on April 25, 2015, resulting in the tragic loss of over 8,000 lives and injuries to more than 21,000 people, according to the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
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