Small Earthquake Hits Faridabad, Haryana
A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 2.4 struck Faridabad, Haryana on Thursday at 11:43 AM IST. The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported that the earthquake’s epicenter was at Latitude 28.45 North and Longitude 77.39 East, with a depth of 5 kilometers. Further details are awaited.
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Earthquake -: An earthquake is when the ground shakes because of movements deep inside the Earth. It can sometimes cause damage to buildings and roads.
Magnitude -: Magnitude is a number that tells us how strong an earthquake is. A higher number means a stronger earthquake.
Faridabad -: Faridabad is a city in the state of Haryana, which is in northern India.
Haryana -: Haryana is a state in northern India, known for its rich culture and history.
National Centre for Seismology (NCS) -: The National Centre for Seismology is an Indian government agency that studies earthquakes and helps keep people safe by giving information about them.
Epicenter -: The epicenter is the point on the Earth’s surface directly above where an earthquake starts. It is usually the place where the shaking is felt the strongest.
Latitude and Longitude -: Latitude and Longitude are like a grid system on a map that helps us find exact locations on Earth. Latitude tells us how far north or south a place is, and Longitude tells us how far east or west it is.
Depth -: Depth in an earthquake context means how deep below the Earth’s surface the earthquake started. A smaller depth usually means the shaking is felt more strongly on the surface.
