The earthquake was felt in Kutch district of Gujarat. It is understood that the earthquake occurred at around 3.54am. The intensity of this earthquake is said to be magnitude 4. Its center point is said to be about 47 kilometers northeast of Kachikavda. It is understood that there is currently no news of casualties or property damage.
What is the Richter scale?
Let us tell you that the Richter scale is used to measure the intensity of earthquakes. It was discovered in 1935 by American scientists Charles Richter and Benno Gutberg. The Richter scale was originally designed to measure the magnitude of earthquakes. The idea is to express the intensity of an earthquake with a number so that it can be compared with other earthquakes.
How is strength measured?
– Earthquakes measuring 0 to 1.9 on the Richter scale are mild and can only be detected by seismometers.
– When an earthquake of magnitude 2 to 2.9 on the Richter scale occurs, slight vibrations will be felt.
– When an earthquake measures 3 to 3.9 on the Richter scale, the effect is like a truck driving by you.
– In the event of an earthquake measuring 4 to 4.9 on the Richter scale, windows in houses may break and frames hanging on walls may collapse.
– If an earthquake of magnitude 5 to 5.9 on the Richter scale occurs, even furniture and other large items will move.
– When an earthquake measuring 6 to 6.9 on the Richter scale occurs, the foundations of buildings may crack. There may be damage to the floors above.
– Buildings can collapse when an earthquake of magnitude 7 to 7.9 occurs. Burst underground pipe.
– When an earthquake of magnitude 8 to 8.9 occurs, buildings and even bridges can collapse.
– Earthquakes measuring 9 or above on the Richter scale can cause complete destruction. If someone stood in a field, he would see the ground shaking. If you get close to the sea, a tsunami will occur.
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In an earthquake, each magnitude on the Richter scale is 10 times stronger than the previous magnitude. Scientists say it’s impossible to accurately predict earthquakes, but they can certainly determine which areas beneath the earth and which plates are moving more.
