# Punjab Earthquake: Tarn Taran Earthquake Tremors Register Surprising Intensity on Richter Scale!

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Published: 2024-02-26  
Updated: 2024-02-26  
Author: Rahul Roy

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](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/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](https://t.co/PqYO0DFOHa)[@KirenRijiju](https://twitter.com/KirenRijiju?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [@Dr_Mishra1966](https://twitter.com/Dr_Mishra1966?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [@Ravi_MoES](https://twitter.com/Ravi_MoES?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [@ndmaindia](https://twitter.com/ndmaindia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [@Indiametdept](https://twitter.com/Indiametdept?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [@moesgoi](https://twitter.com/moesgoi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/KUmpdPte4m](https://t.co/KUmpdPte4m)
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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.

Keep an eye out here for the latest updates on the event!

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