Kabul: Earthquake tremors have occurred in Afghanistan. The intensity of the earthquake was 4.2 on the Richter scale. No casualties have been reported so far due to the earthquake in Afghanistan. The earthquake occurred in the Hindukush region of Afghanistan at around 9:04 am on Sunday. The epicenter of the earthquake was 79 km from Faizabad in Afghanistan at a depth of 120 km. Earlier on January 5, tremors of 5.9 magnitude earthquake were felt in the same area. Then the epicenter of the earthquake was 200 km deep.
The tremors of this earthquake were also felt in Delhi. Earlier in the year 2022, there was a major earthquake in Afghanistan. About 1,150 people died due to this earthquake, including 155 children. About 6,000 people were injured. About 360,000 people were affected due to the earthquake. This earthquake was the biggest earthquake after 2002, in which more than 2000 people died. Most of the people died due to collapse of houses and being buried under it.
what to do in case of an earthquake
Most of the time, earthquakes only give mild tremors. But sometimes if its intensity is high then it can be dangerous. In such a situation many buildings may collapse. But there are ways to avoid this as well. According to the US government, if you are in a house, the best idea would be to hide under the table. Must be away from window, fire, electrical appliance and gas. If the building is shaking during an earthquake, do not try to escape and do not use the stairs during this time. If you are outside, go to an open area. Stay away from buildings and power poles.
