Hey everyone! 🌍 Guess what? On Wednesday, Yilan County of China’s Taiwan region experienced an earthquake of magnitude 4.6! According to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC), the quake happened at a depth of 33 kilometers.
What is an Earthquake?
An earthquake is when the ground shakes because rocks deep underground suddenly move. This movement releases energy that travels through the earth. Think of it like when you shake a blanket and waves move across it!
Magnitude – What Does 4.6 Mean?
The magnitude number tells us how strong an earthquake is. A magnitude 4.6 quake is considered light. People might feel some shaking, but it usually doesn’t cause major damage.
Stay Informed and Safe!
It’s important to know what to do during an earthquake. If you’re indoors, you can drop, cover, and hold on. That means get low, find cover under something sturdy, and hold on tight! If you’re outside, stay away from buildings and trees.
We hope everyone in Yilan County is safe! Remember, learning about natural events like earthquakes helps us stay prepared.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
