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.
Keep an eye out here for the latest updates on the event!
What is the magnitude of the Punjab Earthquake?
Tarn Taran, Punjab earthquake registered a magnitude of 3.8 on the Richter scale.
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