News India Live, Digital Desk: It cannot be said when nature will change its course. While we were just talking about the changing nature of weather, today another big news caught everyone’s attention. Khadi of Bengal (Bay of Bengal) There has been news of earth shaking today. The National Center for Seismology (NCS) has confirmed that earthquake tremors have been felt in the Bay of Bengal region.

Whenever the name of earthquake comes, a shiver runs through the mind. But before panicking, let us know calmly what has happened and is it a matter of concern for us?

How strong was the blow?

According to the NCS report, the intensity of this earthquake on the Richter scale 4.2 Has been measured. Scientifically speaking, an earthquake of 4.2 magnitude falls in the ‘moderate’ category. It is not so strong that it can collapse buildings or cause major destruction, but it is also not so light that it can be ignored. This is like a warning that there is movement in the plates beneath the earth’s surface.

Where was the epicenter of the earthquake?

The epicenter of this earthquake was inside the Bay of Bengal. The shock was recorded exactly around 12:12 PM (as per reports). The good news is that since its epicenter was in the middle of the sea and the intensity was not very high, there is no news of damage in any coastal area so far. Often when there is an earthquake in the sea, the first question that arises in people’s mind is –Will there be a tsunami?

Experts say that an earthquake of 4.2 magnitude is not enough to cause a tsunami. The danger of a tsunami occurs when an earthquake of magnitude 7.0 or above occurs in shallow seas. Therefore, people living in coastal areas of Odisha, West Bengal or Andhra Pradesh need not panic at this time.

Why is the earth shaking again and again?

If you keep an eye on the news, you will find that the incidence of earthquakes in India and its surrounding areas has increased slightly in the last few months. Sometimes Delhi-NCR shakes, sometimes there are tremors in the mountains, and now this movement in the sea. Scientists consider this a normal process of ‘tectonic plates’ shifting, but it also reminds us how small we are in front of nature.

At present, administration and disaster management teams are monitoring the situation. It is a matter of relief that this shock did not cause loss of life or property. But awareness is important. If you live in coastal areas, it is wise to stay updated with such news.

In the end, it was just a geographical phenomenon that passed without any harm. Nature has knocked once again, just signaling us to be alert.