Multiple seismic events rock three Asian nations Wednesday
Seismic monitors were active across the Asian continent this week as a series of tremors rattled Afghanistan, Tibet, and Myanmar. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), distinct earthquake events were recorded in these three regions within a span of 24 hours between Tuesday and Wednesday.
Afghanistan Experience Successive Tremors
Afghanistan witnessed a fresh tremor on Wednesday afternoon. NCS data confirmed that an earthquake of magnitude 3.8 struck the nation at 1:19 PM IST. The epicenter was located at a depth of 90 km at latitude 36.47 N and longitude 71.16 E.
This event followed a seismically active Tuesday for the region. Just a day prior, two separate quakes were recorded. One tremor of magnitude 4.1 occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km, while another magnitude 4.0 quake hit the same day. The shallow depth of the Tuesday event raised concerns, as such tremors often result in more perceptible ground shaking.
Tibet Reports Seismic Activity
Simultaneously, the neighboring region of Tibet also reported tectonic movement. On Wednesday, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred at 12:27 PM IST. Similar to the event in Afghanistan, this quake originated at a depth of 90 km. This came shortly after a magnitude 3.8 tremor was recorded in the region late Tuesday night at a shallow depth of 10 km.
Myanmar Hit by Shallow Quake
Southeast Asia was not spared, as Myanmar recorded a magnitude 4.0 earthquake on Wednesday at 11:56 AM IST. This specific event is notable because it occurred at a very shallow depth of only 10 km. Seismologists often view shallow earthquakes as more dangerous compared to deep-focus ones. Seismic waves from these events have a shorter distance to travel to the surface, maintaining their energy and potentially causing stronger shaking and damage to infrastructure.
Prior to this, Myanmar had also experienced a stronger magnitude 5.0 earthquake on January 12. The National Center for Seismology continues to monitor these fault lines closely. While no immediate major damage has been reported from Wednesday’s events, authorities in all three nations remain vigilant regarding potential aftershocks.
With Agency Inputs
