Triple tremors in one day: Earthquakes shake Yavatmal, Tibet and Solomon Islands
6.3 magnitude quake in Solomon Islands, 4.1 in Tibet and 3.0 in Maharashtra's Yavatmal. No loss of life or property reported so far.
New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): Earthquake tremors were felt in various parts of the country and the world on Sunday. Three separate earthquakes were recorded on the same day in Yavatmal, Maharashtra, Tibet, and the Solomon Islands. However, no reports of casualties or damage to property have been reported so far.
An earthquake struck Yavatmal, Maharashtra, at 3:03:40 pm on Sunday. The quake measured 3.0 on the Richter scale. The epicenter was located at 20.470 degrees north latitude and 78.350 degrees east longitude, and its depth was approximately 5 kilometers below the ground.
The depth of the earthquake in Yavatmal was quite shallow. Due to the low intensity of the tremor, no damage was reported. Meanwhile, the earthquake was felt in Tibet at 2:41:22 pm on Sunday. The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 4.1 on the Richter scale. The epicenter was located at 33.713 degrees north latitude and 86.192 degrees east longitude, and its depth was approximately 180 kilometers below the ground.
Due to the great depth of the earthquake in Tibet, its impact on the surface was minimal. According to experts, at greater depths, the earthquake's energy weakens by the time it reaches the surface, reducing the potential for damage. This is why no major damage has been reported in Tibet.
Earlier, a strong earthquake was felt in Solomon Islands at 9:05:02 am. The earthquake's magnitude was measured at 6.3 on the Richter scale. The epicenter was located at 10.853 degrees south latitude and 165.659 degrees east longitude, and its depth was approximately 42 kilometers below the ground. This earthquake in Solomon Islands was the strongest of the three. An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 is generally considered strong and can cause damage to buildings.