4.2 magnitude earthquake felt in Banaskantha, people rushed out of their houses, watch video

Earthquake tremors were felt in nearby areas including Disa, Palanpur of Banaskantha district early this morning. An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 was felt in Banaskantha district. The sudden shock of the earthquake caused fear among the people.

Gujarat is shaking once again. Earthquake tremors were felt in nearby areas including Disa, Palanpur of Banaskantha district early this morning. An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 was felt in Banaskantha district. The sudden shock of the earthquake caused fear among the people. People felt the tremors of the earthquake and rushed out of their houses.

On the other hand, earthquake shocks have been felt twice in Nepal. Both earthquakes measured 4.8 and 5.9 on the Richter scale. According to the information, the first earthquake occurred at 11.58 pm, while the second one occurred at 1.30 pm. No casualties have been reported yet. The epicenter of the earthquake is being reported at Dahakot in Bajura. Earlier on April 1, an earthquake of moderate intensity was reported at Suri in Dolakha district. Its magnitude was measured at 5.2. Earthquake tremors were felt in Okhaldhunga, Ramechhap, Sindhupal Chowk and Nuwakot districts as well as Kathmandu Valley.

Why do earthquakes occur?

There are 7 plates inside the earth, which are constantly rotating. The zone where these plates collide is called a fault line. Due to repeated collisions, the corners of these plates bend and break due to pressure. The energy below finds its way out causing earthquakes. Let us tell you that earthquake waves are measured with the help of Richter Magnitude Test Scale. Earthquake intensity is measured from 1 to 9 on the Richter scale. This criterion was discovered in 1935 by Charles Richter, a scientist at the California Institute of Technology, with the help of Beno Gutenberg.