After wreaking havoc in Turkey and Syria , severe earthquake tremors have now been felt in Papua New Guinea . Its intensity has been measured at 6.2 on the Richter scale. There was an earthquake of 6.5 magnitude here three days ago as well. According to the information, an earthquake of 6.2 magnitude occurred on March 1 at 11 am. Its center was at a depth of 600 km. However, there is no news of any loss of life or property in this earthquake.
Earthquake of Magnitude:6.2, Occurred on 01-03-2023, 11:06:15 IST, Lat: -4.93 & Long: 149.45, Depth: 600 Km ,Location: 560km NNE of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea for more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/EURTHsbmyC @Indiametdept @ndmaindia @Dr_Mishra1966
Let me tell you, Papua New Guinea is considered very sensitive in terms of earthquakes. The tremors of the earthquake that occurred here three days ago were felt in New Britain of Papua New Guinea. Its center was 57 kilometers deep in New Britain.
How do earthquakes happen?
According to geology, the whole earth is situated on 12 tectonic plates. Whenever these plates collide, an energy is released, which is called an earthquake. Actually, these plates present under the earth keep rotating at a very slow speed. They move 4-5 mm from their place every year. During this, some plate slips from under someone, and some goes away. However, many times during this time when the plants collide with each other, it causes an earthquake. The place where the rocks break or collide is called the center or hypocenter or focus of the earthquake.
Earlier on February 27, earthquake tremors were also felt in Turkey. Its intensity was measured at 5.6 on the Richter scale. During this, the news of the collapse of some buildings also came. This earthquake came three weeks after the devastating earthquake in Turkey in February. There was news of 69 people injured in this earthquake.
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