HYDERABAD: An earthquake comparable in magnitude to the one that hit Turkey is imminent in the fault lines of the Uttarakhand area and can occur at any time , chief scientist of seismology at the National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI), Dr N Purnachandra Rao, has warned.Rao informed TOI that a great deal of tension is developing below the surface in the Uttarakhand region, and a excellent earthquake is inescapable to launch the stress.

He, nevertheless, added that the date and time of the quake can not be anticipated, and the destruction would depend upon several elements which vary from one geographical area to another.

We have established around 80 seismic stations in the Himalayan region concentrated on Uttarakhand.

We are keeping an eye on the situation real-time.

Our data shows tension collecting huge time, he included.

We have GPS networks in the location.

GPS points are moving, showing modifications occurring beneath the surface.

6.3-magnitude quake strikes southern Turkey: OfficialRao said variometric GPS information processing is among the trusted techniques to determine whats happening with the earth.

We can not anticipate the exact time and date, but Uttarakhand will witness an enormous earthquake whenever, Rao firmly insisted.

Variometers measure variations in the Earths magnetic field.The remarks by the leading scientist can be found in the backdrop of ground subsidence in Joshimath, thought about the gateway to pilgrim sites like Badrinath and Kedarnath.

Also, the Char Dham Yatra, which brings lakhs of pilgrims to the Uttarakhand mountains, is set to begin in about two months.Earthquakes of magnitude 8 and above are called terrific earthquakes .

Turkiye witnessed a 7.8 magnitude earthquake, he stated.

Technically, it can not be called a fantastic earthquake.

However the devastation was high in Turkiye due to numerous factors, including bad quality building and construction.

God Bless India ..., Turkish locals express heartfelt gratitude to Indian Army for rescue assistanceIn the Himalayan region, which extends from Jammu and Kashmir to Arunachal Pradesh, an earthquake of 8-plus magnitude is likely to take place, he said.

Damage depends upon multiple aspects like population density, buildings, mountains or plains, quality of building and construction, and soon, he included.

We expect that magnitude-wise, it can be similar to or more than Turkiye.

However devastation, we cant state or talk about as it depends on numerous other factors.

Earthquake potential is high in the entire Himalayan area, which had actually previously experienced four terrific earthquakes, including the Kumaon earthquake of 1720 and the Garhwal earthquake of 1803.

The Himalayan range falls in Zone V and zone IV of the earthquake zoning map of India.However, within this region, Uttarakhand falls within whats called a seismic gap because the state has not experienced a fantastic earthquake of magnitude 8 and above for over 100 years, although two recent quakes of lesser strength struck Uttarkashi and Chamoli in 1991 and 1999, respectively.

The location is continuously building up strain and the tension can just be released through an earthquake.

There is something called a return duration.

Earthquakes recur in locations with geological fault, stated Rao.