Earthquake in Russia
Moscow: Fierce earthquake tremors have been felt in Russia. Its intensity on the Richter scale has been measured at 6.0. USGS Earthquake said, “The 6.0 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale came today at 19:34:07 at 267 km east from the Severo-Kurilsk of Russia.”
An earthquake of 8.8 magnitude came in Russia on 30 July
On July 30, a powerful earthquake of 8.8 magnitude occurred on Russia’s Kamchka Island. This earthquake caused a stir. A tsunami warning was issued in the coastal areas of the Pacific Ocean with this earthquake. The earthquake on 30 July was included in the 10 largest earthquakes in the world. Because of this, countries up to Japan, America and Chile were brought on high alert.
Earthquake tremors are being felt continuously in Russia after the earthquake in Kamchka. After the earthquake in Kamchka, another earthquake of 6.0 magnitude occurred in the same area. The earthquake occurred about 108 kilometers from Petropavalovsk-Kamchatski.
Why does an earthquake come?
Earthquake occurs when the tectonic plates present under the Earth’s surface collide, or are separated. The outer layer (crust) of the Earth is divided into many huge tectonic plates that continue to continue at slow. The energy that is formed from the confrontation or distance between them comes out in the form of seismic waves. This is why an earthquake occurs.
How can you guess the intensity of the earthquake on the Richter scale?
- Information from 0 to 1.9 Cijmograph
- 2 to 2.9 shows very low vibration
- 3 to 3.9 will seem that a heavy vehicle passed nearby
- The goods kept in the house 4 to 4.9 can fall down from your place
- 5 to 5.9 heavy goods and furniture can also move
- The base of 6 to 6.9 building can crack
- 7 to 7.9 buildings fall
- 8 to 8.9 tsunami threat, more destruction
- 9 or more severe destruction, the vibration of the earth will feel clear
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