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Moscow: Tremors of severe earthquake (earthquake) have been felt in Russia. Its magnitude has been measured 6.0 on Richter scale. USGS Earthquake said, “An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 on Richter scale occurred today at 19:34:07, 267 km east south east of Severo-Kurilsk, Russia.”
An earthquake of magnitude 8.8 occurred in Russia on July 30
A powerful earthquake of magnitude 8.8 occurred on Russia’s Kamchatka Island on July 30. This earthquake caused panic. Due to this earthquake, a tsunami warning was issued in the coastal areas of the Pacific Ocean. The earthquake that occurred on July 30 was included in the 10 biggest earthquakes in the world. Due to this, countries like Japan, America and Chile were put on high alert.
After the earthquake in Kamchatka, earthquake tremors are being felt continuously in Russia. After the earthquake in Kamchatka, another earthquake of 6.0 magnitude occurred in the same area. This earthquake occurred at a distance of about 108 kilometers from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
Why does an earthquake occur?
When the tectonic plates present under the surface of the Earth collide, slip or separate, an earthquake occurs. The outer layer of the Earth (crust) is divided into many huge tectonic plates which keep moving at a slow speed. The energy generated by the collision or distance between them comes out in the form of seismic waves. This is the reason why an earthquake occurs.
How can we estimate the intensity of an earthquake on the Richter scale?
0 to 1.9 Information is obtained from seismograph
2 to 2.9 Very little vibration is detected
3 to 3.9 It will feel as if a heavy vehicle has passed by
4 to 4.9 Items kept in the house can fall down from their place
5 to 5.9 Heavy items and furniture can also move
6 to 6.9 The base of the building can crack
7 to 7.9 Buildings collapse
8 to 8.9 Threat of tsunami, more destruction
9 or more is the most severe destruction, the tremor of the earth will be clearly felt
