On 26th February 2024, an earthquake was detected in the Tarn Taran area of Punjab. The quake’s epicentre was located in the same region. The Punjab earthquake registered a magnitude of 3.8 on the Richter scale.
Punjab Earthquake: Tarn Taran Earthquake Tremors Register Surprising Intensity on Richter Scale!
Earthquake of Magnitude:3.8, Occurred on 26-02-2024, 21:23:42 IST, Lat: 31.22 & Long: 74.62, Depth: 40 Km ,Region: Tarn Taran,Punjab for more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/PqYO0DFOHa@KirenRijiju @Dr_Mishra1966 @Ravi_MoES @ndmaindia @Indiametdept @moesgoi pic.twitter.com/KUmpdPte4m
— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) February 26, 2024
In the late hours of the night, a powerful earthquake sent shockwaves through various regions of Punjab, causing residents to flee their homes in terror. The seismic activity was particularly felt in Firozpur, Muktsar, and Tarn Taran at 9:24 pm, instilling fear in the populace.
The sudden jolt of the ground beneath them and their homes sent local inhabitants into a panic, prompting them to evacuate their residences and gather on roads and streets. The quake, registering a significant 3.8 on the Richter scale, reportedly had its epicentre in Tarn Taran.
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