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A major earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 on the Richter Scale hit Nepal at 2.25 pm local time on Tuesday, October 3, according to the National Centre for Seismology. The tremors were felt across India’s capital New Delhi and its adjoining areas, as well as in neighboring Nepal.
The earthquake’s tremors were also felt in many regions of India including Delhi NCR, Chandigarh, and Lucknow. The Delhi Police urged residents not to panic and to come out of their buildings to a safe spot, avoiding the use of elevators. For any emergency help, residents were advised to dial 112.
Interestingly, this earthquake was predicted by Frank Hoogerbeets, a Dutch researcher from the Solar System Geometry Survey (SSGS) of the Netherlands. Despite skepticism from the scientific community about the possibility of predicting earthquakes, Hoogerbeets has made reliable forecasts in the past.
In his prediction, Hoogerbeets warned of a significant earthquake along the Chaman fault line in Balochistan. He had made this statement on September 29, more than three days before the earthquake occurred.
Previously, Hoogerbeets had accurately predicted a significant earthquake in Turkey and Syria in February, which resulted in over 50,000 deaths. He also forecast increased geological activity in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and China on January 30, 2023. A subsequent 6.8-magnitude earthquake on February 7 in Pakistan claimed nine lives.
Despite these accurate predictions, scientists, seismologists, and geologists have questioned the assertions of the Dutch agency. The US Geological Survey states that in order to anticipate an earthquake, it is necessary to ascertain three crucial factors: the precise date and time, the location, and the size or severity of the event.
The recent earthquake serves as a stark reminder of nature’s unpredictability and the importance of preparedness in mitigating disaster risks.
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