An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.2 on the Richter Scale hit Pakistan at 01:37 IST, according to the National Centre for Seismology.
An earthquake occurs when there is a sudden and violent movement of rocks deep below the Earth's surface. This phenomenon occurs when two parts of the Earth's crust suddenly slide past each other. This sliding occurs through a crack, called a fault or fault plane. Where the earthquake starts below the Earth's surface is called the hypocenter, and the location directly above it on the surface is called the epicenter. These earthquake movements can also cause natural disasters such as fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches. This article provides information about the essential measures for safety during an earthquake, which should be taken before, during, and after an earthquake.
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Earthquake In Myanmar
Earlier today, an Earthquake of Magnitude 4.2 hit Myanmar at 1:12 IST.
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