Strong tremors of earthquake in Chittagong, Bangladesh, the earth shook in India too, had a magnitude of 6.3
Strong tremors of earthquake have been felt 175 km east of Chittagong in Bangladesh. The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 6.3 on the Richter scale. According to the European-Mediterranean Earthquake Center (EMSC), it falls on the Indo-Myanmar border. Its tremors were felt far in East India in West Bengal, Tripura and Assam.
Earthquake tremors have been felt in India as well. According to the National Center for Seismology, an earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck 73 km southeast of Thenzawl in Mizoram at around 5:15 am today.
An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 strikes 175 km E of Chittagong, Bangladesh (Myanmar-India border region) about 9 minutes ago: European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) pic.twitter.com/nePZp4elmD
— ANI (@ANI) November 26, 2021
According to the evidence posted by the EMSC on its website, the earth shook for about 30 seconds over most parts of Kolkata and Guwahati.
What to do in case of earthquake?
If you are at home after an earthquake, try to sit on the floor.
Or if you have a table or furniture in your house, then sit under it and cover your head with your hand.
Stay indoors during an earthquake and only go out after the tremors have stopped.
During an earthquake, turn off all power switches in the house.
What not to do in case of earthquake?
- Don’t forget to use the lift during an earthquake.
- If you are in the house during an earthquake, stay away from doors, windows and walls.
- If you are at home during an earthquake, do not go out. Try to protect yourself where you are.
- If you are out of the house during an earthquake, try to stay away from tall buildings and electric poles.
