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In last few years, Himachal Pradesh (HP) is witnessing increased frequency of earthquakes up to 5 magnitude on the Richter scale, which has led to the fear of bigger quakes hitting the state in future. While experts are claiming low intensity quakes release seismic energy to avoid bigger earthquakes, unplanned constructions, even on steep hills, has led to fear of widespread destruction if a high magnitude earthquake hits the state. In the past 90 years, 250 quakes of magnitude 4 and more than 60 with a reading of 5 on the Richter scale have rocked HP and adjoining states of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and Uttarakhand. On Tuesday, a low intensity earthquake of magnitude 5 had hit Kullu, Chamba and Lahaul-Spiti districts and its epicenter was between J&K and HP.
Last month, between June 4 and 6, four low intensity earthquakes had hit the state and epicenter of all the quakes was between Chamba and Lahaul-Spiti. The areas falling in districts Chamba, Kangra, Mandi, Kullu, Hamirpur and Bilaspur are very sensitive as they fall in the very high damage risk seismic zone (Zone V), whereas the rest of the areas falls in high damage risk zone (Zone IV). According to D D Sharma of Himachal Pradesh University, frequent occurrences of low intensity earthquakes are good because they help in releasing the seismic energy and does not allow accumulation of energy, which later results in earthquakes of bigger magnitude and intensity. "It is said that a big earthquake revisits after a gap of 50 years and in Kangra district for last 110 years no major earthquake has occurred.
© USGS
2013-07-07 20:30:07 UTC
2013-07-08 06:30:07 UTC+10:00 at epicenter
Location
6.016°S 149.721°E depth=62.0km (38.5mi)
Nearby Cities
29km (18mi) NE of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea
69km (43mi) SW of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
312km (194mi) ENE of Lae, Papua New Guinea
336km (209mi) WSW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
471km (293mi) NE of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
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© USGS
2013-07-07 08:38:59 UTC
2013-07-07 01:38:59 UTC-07:00 at epicenter
Location:
36.456°N 112.576°W depth=5.2km (3.2mi)
Nearby Cities:
4km (34mi) S of Fredonia, Arizona
102km (63mi) SE of Hurricane, Utah
111km (69mi) SE of Washington, Utah
115km (71mi) SE of Saint George, Utah
336km (209mi) N of Phoenix, Arizona
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© USGS
2013-07-07 18:35:30 UTC
2013-07-08 04:35:30 UTC+10:00 at epicenter
Location
3.939°S 153.882°E depth=378.8km (235.4mi)
Nearby Cities
110km (68mi) ENE of Taron, Papua New Guinea
185km (115mi) ENE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
311km (193mi) NW of Arawa, Papua New Guinea
374km (232mi) ESE of Kavieng, Papua New Guinea
904km (562mi) NW of Honiara, Solomon Islands
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© USGS
2013-07-06 05:05:07 UTC
2013-07-06 12:05:07 UTC+07:00 at epicenter
Location
3.237°S 100.595°E depth=23.5km (14.6mi)
Nearby Cities
154km (96mi) SW of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia
195km (121mi) WNW of Bengkulu, Indonesia
216km (134mi) W of Curup, Indonesia
252km (157mi) W of Lubuklinggau, Indonesia
617km (383mi) SW of Singapore, Singapore
Technical Details
© USGS
2013-07-04 17:16:00 UTC
2013-07-05 04:16:00 UTC+11:00 at epicenter
Location
7.039°S 155.644°E depth=72.0km (44.7mi)
Nearby Cities
81km (50mi) SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea
92km (57mi) S of Arawa, Papua New Guinea
478km (297mi) SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
543km (337mi) WNW of Honiara, Solomon Islands
630km (391mi) ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Technical Details
In Ohio, Lake County officials received multiple calls. "I heard a gigantic explosion, and it rumbled entire house," one caller said. "I'm sorry; I'm like shaking so bad right now," she went on. The quake was felt in places like Perry, and Fairport Harbor. Even Eileen Steele of Mentor heard the pictures on her walls shake. "It was pretty significant, like an explosion had gone off far away and you kind of feel the rumble from it," said Steele. "This was different. The bed shook," she said. All of her animals were alert and scared too, especially her dog. According to the United States Geological Survey, this was a 3+ magnitude earthquake. Even At the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, this seismograph machine picked up the activity at 3:49 a.m. The machine is part of the museum's Earthquake Zone display, which is full of information about the natural disasters. But the kind of shaking and rumbling some Lake County residents felt, is something they don't want to experience again. "It was scary," Steele said. - Live Science , Fox8
USGS data
A powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia's northwestern Aceh province, on the island of Sumatra. Dozens have been reported injured. The epicenter of the quake was roughly 55 kilometers from the town of Bireuen, a regency of the larger Aceh province, and took place at 7:37 AM local time according to data from the US Geological Survey.
Although it's unknown how many were injured, Sky News estimates"at least 50 people," and numerous buildings have collapsed as an effect of the powerful tremblor. The quake appears to have shaken the provincial capital of Banda Aceh, which is located at the northern tip of the Sumatran land mass. "I see many houses were damaged and their roofs fell onto some people," said central Aceh district resident Bensu Elianita to the Associated Press. "Many people were injured but it is difficult to evacuate them due to traffic jams."
Although it's unknown how many were injured, Sky News estimates"at least 50 people," and numerous buildings have collapsed as an effect of the powerful tremblor. The quake appears to have shaken the provincial capital of Banda Aceh, which is located at the northern tip of the Sumatran land mass. "I see many houses were damaged and their roofs fell onto some people," said central Aceh district resident Bensu Elianita to the Associated Press. "Many people were injured but it is difficult to evacuate them due to traffic jams."
© USGS
2013-07-02 07:37:02 UTC
2013-07-02 14:37:02 UTC+07:00 at epicenter
Location
4.698°N 96.687°E depth=10.0km (6.2mi)
Nearby Cities
55km (34mi) S of Bireun, Indonesia
72km (45mi) SE of Reuleuet, Indonesia
74km (46mi) SW of Lhokseumawe, Indonesia
87km (54mi) NE of Meulaboh, Indonesia
581km (361mi) WNW of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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