Magnitude 4.1 Earthquake Struck 7 km E of H?sim?ra, India on July 17, 2006 13:47:48

Last Updated: 2014-11-07 01:29:41

On July 17, 2006 13:47:48 an earthquake with magnitude of 4.1 on the richter scale hit 7 km E of H?sim?ra, India. The earthquake originated at a depth of approximately 10.0 kilometers below the Earth's surface on longitude 89.432° and latitude 26.744°. According to documented reports people felt the earth quake, No tsunami was triggered due to the earthquake.

Magnitude & Depth

The earthquake that appeared on July 17, 2006 13:47:48 had a magnitude of 4.1 on the richter scale. Which is considered to be a minor earthquake and is often felt but causes little to no damage.

Shallow earthquakes are considered between 0 and 70 km deep, while intermediate earthquakes range from 70 - 300 km deep and deep earthquakes are between 300 - 700 km deep.

Are shallow earthquakes more destructive?

Shallow quakes generally tend to be more damaging than deeper quakes. Seismic waves from deep quakes have to travel farther to the surface, losing energy along the way.

Nearby Cities and Towns

The nearest significant population center is Hasimara in West Bengal, India, located 8 kilometers or 5 miles ← W of the earthquake's epicenter. Other cities in close proximity include Phuntsholing (Chukha District, Bhutan) located 12 km (7 mi) ↖ NW and Jaigaon (West Bengal, India) located 14 km (8 mi) ↖ NW of the epicenter.

In total, we found 20 cities in our database that might have been impacted by the earthquake.

Distance Direction City State Country
8 km (5 mi) ← W Hasimara West Bengal 🇮🇳 India
12 km (7 mi) ↖ NW Phuntsholing Chukha District 🇧🇹 Bhutan
14 km (8 mi) ↖ NW Jaigaon West Bengal 🇮🇳 India
25 km (15 mi) ↖ NW Daphu Chukha District 🇧🇹 Bhutan
37 km (23 mi) ← W Samtse Samtse District 🇧🇹 Bhutan
40 km (25 mi) ↑ N Tsimasham Chukha District 🇧🇹 Bhutan
49 km (30 mi) ← W Nagrakata West Bengal 🇮🇳 India
57 km (35 mi) ↗ NE Daga Dagana District 🇧🇹 Bhutan
64 km (40 mi) ← W Matiali community development block West Bengal 🇮🇳 India
73 km (45 mi) ↖ NW Ha Haa District 🇧🇹 Bhutan
76 km (47 mi) ↖ NW Paro Paro District 🇧🇹 Bhutan
76 km (47 mi) ← W Gorubathan West Bengal 🇮🇳 India
80 km (49 mi) ← W Odlabari West Bengal 🇮🇳 India
82 km (51 mi) ↑ N Thimphu Thimphu District 🇧🇹 Bhutan
94 km (58 mi) ↑ N Wangdue Phodrang Dagana District 🇧🇹 Bhutan
98 km (61 mi) ↑ N Pajo Punakha District 🇧🇹 Bhutan
100 km (62 mi) ← W East District Sikkim 🇮🇳 India
103 km (64 mi) ← W Gangtok Sikkim 🇮🇳 India
104 km (64 mi) ↑ N Punākha Punakha District 🇧🇹 Bhutan
132 km (82 mi) ↑ N Gasa Gasa District 🇧🇹 Bhutan

Nearby Power Plants

We found a total 6 utility-scale power plants in the vecinity of the earthquakes epicenter. The closest being Tala Hydroelectric Power Plant Bhutan Hydro power plant, located 36 kilometers (22 miles) ↑ N from the epicenter.

Distance Direction Power Plant Type Capacity
36 km (22 mi) ↑ N Tala Hydroelectric Power Plant Bhutan Hydro 1020.0 MW
41 km (26 mi) ↑ N Chhukha Hydroelectric Power Plant Bhutan Hydro 336.0 MW
63 km (39 mi) ← W JALDHAKA I&II Hydro 36.0 MW
89 km (55 mi) ↑ N Basochhu Hydroelectric Power Plant Bhutan Hydro 64.0 MW
91 km (57 mi) ← W CHUZACHEN Hydro 110.0 MW
122 km (76 mi) ↖ NW TEESTA-III Hydro 1200.0 MW

Power Plants & Risks During Earthquakes

We found 1 types of power plants in the vecinity of the magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 7 km E of H?sim?ra, India on July 17, 2006 13:47:48. These types were Hydro power plants, below you find information how each type of power plant can pose a risk to you as a person or the ecosytem around you.

None of this information should be used as guidence in an event of an emergency, but rather as additional references to information provided by national, state and local authorities.

Hydropower

Hydropower plants are generally considered as safe in many aspects, but when it comes to severe earthquakes they pose a substantial risk that can manifest in the form of dam faliours, landslides and grave impacts on surrounding ecosystems.

Dam Failure

The most significant risk is the potential failure of the dam that holds the water reservoir. Severe ground shaking can damage or breach the dam, leading to downstream flooding and as a result endangering people and wildlife living downstream. Such an event can also have severe impact on key infrastructure that cascades through society.

Landslides

Earthquakes can trigger landslides in the areas surrounding hydropower plants, potentially damaging infrastructure and causing harm to nearby communities.

Damage to Aquatic Ecosystems

Both landslide and dam failures can have a severe impact on upstream and downstream aquatic wildlife, ecosystem and groundwater, resulting in longterm risks for people and industires living and operating in areas near the water supply.

To mitigate these risks, engineering and construction standards for hydropower plants often include earthquake-resistant designs. These designs incorporate measures such as flexible foundations, strengthened dam structures, and advanced monitoring systems to detect early signs of stress. Additionally, emergency plans and evacuation procedures should be in place to protect personnel and downstream communities in the event of a severe earthquake.

Data Information

Information found on this page is a derivative set, based on sources mentioned below.

Data Sources

We aggregate and combine data from USGS (United States Geographical Survey) and the EMSC (European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre). This allow us to get near real-time and historical earthquake data dating back to the year 1950.

Disclaimer

Information or data found on this page should not be used for, or as an early warning system. It is intended as an historical reference or near real-time complementary information to offical and governmental sources. In an event of an emergency it is important closely monitor and follow advice from national, state and local authorities.

Magnitude 4.1 Earthquake Struck 7 km E of H?sim?ra, India on July 17, 2006 13:47:48
Date and Time
2006-07-17 13:47:48 (UTC)
Magnitude
4.1 Magnitude (richter scle)
Depth
10.0 km
Reports
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