In an unusual seismic event, earthquakes rocked several parts of India on Friday morning, sending tremors across Chengalpet in Tamil Nadu, Vijayapura in Karnataka, Rajkot in Gujarat and Shillong in Meghalaya. The National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported different magnitudes for each event, with local authorities closely monitoring the situation.
A total of four earthquakes were recorded in different parts of the country on Friday morning. The National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported earthquakes in Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Meghalaya and Karnataka. All four earthquakes were less than magnitude 4 and no damage to property or loss of life was reported.
Earthquake in Gujarat
A mild earthquake measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale hit the Rajkot region of Gujarat on Friday morning. Tremors of the earthquake were felt at 9am, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said.
Earthquake in Tamil Nadu
A magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck Tamil Nadu’s Chengalpattu district on Friday morning. The earthquake struck northern Tamil Nadu at 7:39 am with a depth of 10 km. “3.2 magnitude earthquake occurred on 12/08/2023, 7:39:22 IST… depth: 10 km…” NCS said in an update on X (formerly Twitter).
Earthquake in Meghalaya
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake hit Meghalaya’s Shillong at 8:46 am. The epicenter of the earthquake was 18 kilometers southwest of Shillong and had a depth of 14 km, NCS said.
Earthquake in Karnataka
The 31-magnitude earthquake hit Karnataka’s Vijayapur on Friday morning, the National Center for Seismology said. The earthquake occurred at 6:52 a.m. “Magnitude: 3 earthquake occurred on 08-12-2023, 06:52:21 1ST, Lat: 16.77 & Long: 75.87, Depth: 10 km, Location: Vijayapura, Karnataka, India,” it said NCS v ‘X’ update.
What is the National Center for Seismology?
The National Center for Seismology (NCS) monitors seismic activity and provides earthquake-related information and updates to various agencies. NCS maintains a network of 115 seismic stations at various locations across India and provides earthquake parameters, alerts and warnings to the relevant authorities. NCS also conducts scientific research and studies seismic activity to increase safety measures.
