Ukhrul town in Manipur experienced a mild earthquake on Friday morning, as confirmed by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The tremor, with a magnitude of 3.6 on the Richter scale, occurred early in the morning, causing brief concern among residents.
Tremor Detected at 7:02 AM
The earthquake struck at approximately 7:02 AM, with its epicenter located in the Ukhrul region. According to the NCS, the quake originated at a depth of 30 kilometers below the surface, a factor that influenced the extent of its impact on the surrounding areas.
NCS Confirms Details on Social Media
The National Centre for Seismology shared the specifics of the earthquake on X (formerly Twitter), stating: “Earthquake of Magnitude: 3.6, Date: 04/10/2024, Time: 07:02:23 IST, Latitude: 25.04 N, Longitude: 94.20 E, Depth: 30 Km, Location: Ukhrul, Manipur.” At the time of this report, no immediate damage or injuries had been reported in the affected areas.
20,000 Earthquakes Recorded Worldwide Annually
The National Earthquake Information Center (NEIC) monitors around 20,000 earthquakes across the globe each year, which averages to about 55 tremors daily. With advancements in technology and the growing public interest in natural disasters, earthquake data is now being shared more quickly than ever before.
Historical Data: 16 Major Earthquakes per Year
According to historical records from 1900 onward, the Earth typically experiences around 16 major earthquakes annually. This includes 15 earthquakes measuring between 7.0 and 7.9, along with one earthquake exceeding a magnitude of 8.0. In the last few decades, this average has been surpassed about 12 times.
Record-Breaking Earthquake Activity in 2010
The year 2010 witnessed an unusually high number of significant earthquakes, with 23 earthquakes measuring 7.0 or higher. In contrast, other years, such as 1989 and 1988, saw only six and seven major quakes, respectively, which are well below the long-term average.
Discover more from
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
