Question

In which year a major earthquake occurred in Latur region ?

• A. 1993
• B. 1997
• C. 1998
• D. 2001

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 1993

Latur earthquake

• It occurred on September 30, 1993, in Maharashtra, India

• The earthquake had a magnitude of 6.4 on the Richter scale

• It was one of the deadliest earthquakes in India's history

• It caused extensive damage and resulted in thousands of casualties

• The earthquake affected Latur and Osmanabad districts in Maharashtra

• The disaster led to significant changes in India's disaster management policies and building codes in earthquake-prone regions