One afternoon, there was a surprise. The ground shook a bit in Delhi and parts of northern India. This made people worried. The shaking happened because of a big earthquake in Afghanistan on January 11, 2024, at 2:50:24 PM local time. This earthquake didn’t just affect Afghanistan; it also reached Pakistan. This shows how powerful earth movements can affect nearby places.
Size and Location
The experts said the earthquake was a 6.1 in size. They also told us where it happened – at a point with coordinates 36.48 latitude and 70.45 longitude. The earthquake went pretty deep, 220 km down. The center of it was 241 kilometers northeast of Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. So, it affected areas far away from where it started.
What Happened Next?
Luckily, nobody got hurt right away, and things didn’t break. But it did make people scared. Furniture shook in Delhi, the big city, and nearby places. This area is often hit by earthquakes, so people are worried about how ready they are for these kinds of situations.
Why Does This Happen?
In Afghanistan, especially in the west and center, earthquakes happen a lot. It’s because big pieces of the Earth’s surface move against each other. This can be dangerous for houses, especially in rural areas where buildings are not super strong.
What We Learned from Before
Last year, Afghanistan had many earthquakes, and sadly, more than 1,000 people died. This shows that the place is not safe from these natural events. Delhi and nearby areas are also at risk (seismic zone IV). So, the local government is looking at ways to get ready for disasters. They even want to create a special team, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), to handle emergencies better.
How Delhi is Responding
Because there are often small shakes and floods in Delhi, the government is thinking about creating a special team (SDRF). They got this idea in December. The team will be ready to help when there’s an emergency. This is part of the plan to make Delhi stronger against natural disasters.
Wrapping it Up
It’s important for the people in charge to think ahead about earthquakes. Making a special team to handle problems quickly is a good idea. The recent earthquake is a reminder that nature can surprise us. Being ready for anything is the key.
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