An earthquake of magnitude 3.4 on the Richter scale struck Ladakh on December 2. The tremors have been felt within the area at 8.25 a.m., in keeping with the Nationwide Middle for Seismology (NCS). The epicentre was positioned at a latitude of 35.44 and a longitude of 77.36, with a depth of 10 km.
“Earthquake of Magnitude:3.4, Occurred on 02-12-2023, 08:25:38 IST, Lat: 35.44 & Long: 77.36, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Ladakh,” the NCS mentioned in a submit on X.
Leh and Ladakh each lie within the Siesmic Zone-IV of the nation, which suggests they’re at a really excessive danger by way of vulnerability to earthquakes. Mendacity within the tectonically energetic Himalayas area, Leh and Ladakh are susceptible to frequent tremors.
Earthquake-prone areas of the nation have been recognized based mostly on scientific inputs associated to seismicity, earthquakes that occurred previously and the tectonic setup of the area. Primarily based on these inputs, the Bureau of Indian Requirements (BIS) has grouped the nation into 4 seismic zones viz. zones V, IV, III and II. Zone V expects the very best degree of seismicity whereas zone II is related to the bottom degree of seismicity.