New Delhi, May 20: A strong earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck the East China Sea on Wednesday morning. The National Seismology Centre (NSC) reported that the earthquake’s epicenter was located at a latitude of 27.523 degrees North and a longitude of 128.418 degrees East.
The depth of the earthquake was recorded at 33 kilometers. The epicenter was approximately 597 kilometers south-southwest of Nagasaki, Japan. The tremor occurred at 8:16 AM Indian Standard Time. Currently, there are no reports of casualties or tsunami warnings, but local authorities are on high alert due to the presence of several islands and coastal areas in the region.
Earlier, at 7:33 AM Indian Standard Time, a 4.4 magnitude earthquake was also recorded in the Indian Ocean. Its epicenter was at a latitude of 1.437 degrees North and a longitude of 95.503 degrees East, with a shallow depth of just 10 kilometers. This location is about 644 kilometers south-southeast of Campbell Bay in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
The NSC shared detailed information about both earthquakes on its official X handle. Experts consider a 6.0 magnitude earthquake to be of moderate intensity. If it had occurred on land, it could have caused damage; however, being underwater, its impact is likely limited to ocean waves. The 4.4 magnitude earthquake in the Indian Ocean is classified as mild and is generally difficult to feel.
Seismic activity is considered normal in the Andaman and Nicobar region of India, as it lies at the junction of the Indian and Burma plates. The East China Sea is also known to be a seismically active area.
In recent days, there has been an increase in mild seismic activities in India and surrounding regions, prompting scientists to maintain continuous monitoring.
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