Ladakh: 4.6 magnitude earthquake shakes Leh

- Earlier last month, on May 21 and 22, earthquakes were also felt in Ladakh

New delhi date. Monday, June 28, 2021

The quake was felt in Ladakh on Monday morning. Its intensity was recorded at 4.6 on the Richter scale. Fortunately no casualties were reported in the quake.

The epicenter was reported at 6:10 a.m. in Leh, the capital of Ladakh, according to the National Center for Seismology. Its intensity was 4.6 on the Richter scale and its center was within 18 km from the ground.

Earlier on May 21 and 22 last month, tremors were also felt in Ladakh. On May 22, a magnitude 3.6 earthquake shook Kargil. On May 21, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake shook Ladakh.

How to avoid an earthquake?

Caution and restraint should be maintained instead of fear when an earthquake is felt. If an earthquake is felt, the first thing to do is to get out of the house and go to an open place. If the alley is very congested and there are high-rise buildings on both sides, there is no point in going out. Then you should stay in a safe place at home. If it can take a long time to get out of the house, the house should be hidden in a corner of the room or under some strong furniture. Efforts should be made to save the head as well as other sensitive organs of the body.