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There are strong tremors of earthquake in America. There has been a powerful earthquake in the Drake Passage area on Friday. Its intensity on the Richter scale has been recorded at 7.4. The danger of tsunami is being feared after the earthquake shaking.
Its center remained at a depth of 36 km
According to the National Center for Sismology (NCS), the earthquake has occurred at 22 seconds at 07:46 Indian time. Its center latitude: 60.26 south, longitude: 61.85 west. The depth of the earthquake has been recorded 36 km below. Its place is on Drake Passage.
Earlier, there was an earthquake of 8 intensity
Drake is located between Passage, South America and Antarctica. Initial reports, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) had stated the intensity of the earthquake 8.0, but later it was revised to 7.4. The region is considered sensitive to seismic activities, as it is located at the junction of South American and Antarctic tectonic plates.
Affection also feared with tsunami
A tsunami warning has been issued after the earthquake. However, no major loss has been revealed yet. Local authorities and scientists have feared afterchox, due to which vigilance is being taken in the area. Drake passage, which is known for its dangerous sea route and strong winds. Seismic activities in the region remain the subject of study for scientists.
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