Mizoram Experiences 3.7-Magnitude Earthquake; No Casualties Recorded
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Synopsis
On March 2, a mild earthquake measuring 3.7 on the Richter scale struck Mizoram's Mamit district. Fortunately, there were no reports of casualties or damage. This is the second quake in the region within days, highlighting the area's seismic activity.
Key Takeaways
- 3.7 magnitude earthquake felt in Mamit district.
- No reports of casualties or damages.
- Quake occurred at a depth of 10 km.
- Second quake in northeastern region in four days.
- Frequent seismic activity raises concerns for building safety.
Aizawl, March 2 (NationPress) A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 3.7 on the Richter scale shook the mountainous Mamit district in western Mizoram and nearby areas on Sunday, according to officials.
As stated by a Disaster Management official from the Mizoram government, the quake impacted the hilly Mamit district, which borders Bangladesh and Tripura.
The official mentioned that there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage to property.
Data from the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) indicated that the tremor occurred at a depth of 10 km beneath the earth's surface.
This tremor marks the second seismic event in the mountainous northeastern region within just four days.
Previously, on February 27, a stronger earthquake measuring 5 on the Richter scale was recorded in Assam's Morigaon district.
The tremors were also felt in Guwahati and other areas within the state.
Earthquakes are relatively frequent in the northeastern region, which consists of eight states and is the sixth most earthquake-prone area globally.
NCS statistics reveal that more than one earthquake strikes a northeastern state each week, with the majority measuring between 3 and 4 on the Richter scale.
Frequent seismic activity, primarily mild to moderate, in the northeastern states—especially in Assam, Mizoram, Manipur, and Meghalaya—has raised concerns among authorities, prompting both public and private builders to construct earthquake-resistant structures.
In 1950, a devastating earthquake measured 8.7 on the Richter scale, which altered the course of the mighty Brahmaputra river flowing near the bustling city of Guwahati, the main commercial center of the northeastern region.
Another significant quake of 6.5 on the Richter scale struck northeastern India in 1988, resulting in over 200 fatalities in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
A 6.9 magnitude quake shook Sikkim and parts of West Bengal in 2011, leading to more than 100 deaths.
Additionally, a quake with a magnitude of 5.7 struck 20 km northeast of Ambassa in Tripura's Dhalai district in 2017.
Authorities in Disaster Management are actively conducting awareness campaigns regarding the frequent seismic events in the northeastern states.
