Earthquake: Earthquake tremors have been felt in Delhi-NCR and UP. The epicenter of the earthquake was Nepal. According to the National Center for Seismology, its intensity has been measured at 5.6 on the Richter scale.
This is the second time in three days that earthquakes have occurred. An earthquake of 6.4 magnitude occurred at around 11:30 pm on Friday night. Its center was Nepal and its tremors were felt till Delhi.
Earthquake of Magnitude:5.6, Occurred on 06-11-2023, 16:16:40 IST, Lat: 28.89 & Long: 82.36, Depth: 10 Km ,Region: Nepal for more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/TXMwjzCLks @KirenRijiju @Ravi_MoES @Dr_Mishra1966 @ndmaindia @Indiametdept pic.twitter.com/HM8ZaYMlZH
— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) November 6, 2023
In this earthquake that occurred on Friday, 157 people lost their lives and hundreds of houses were damaged. There was an earthquake of 7.8 magnitude in Nepal in 2015. Due to the aftershocks that followed, about 9,000 people died and more than 22 thousand people were injured.
What to do when an earthquake occurs?
The National Disaster Management Authority has been issuing alerts regarding earthquakes. According to this, do not panic if you get a shock, stay calm and go under the table. Cover your head with one hand and hold the table until the shaking stops.