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Magnitude-5.1 earthquake

   The earthquake was centered about four miles southeast of Ojai, California, about 80 miles northwest of Los Angeles.  Several aftershocks with magnitudes up to nearly 4 were recorded in the area Thank you for sharing that information. It seems like there was an earthquake of magnitude 5.1 that hit Southern California north of Los Angeles on August 20th, 2023. The earthquake was centered about four miles southeast of Ojai, California, about 80 miles northwest of Los Angeles. Several aftershocks with magnitudes up to nearly 4 were recorded in the area. The same day a tropical storm named Hilary approached the state. I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions. The earthquake was centered about four miles southeast of Ojai, about 80 miles northwest of Los Angeles. Shaking was reported  in Ventura, Camarillo, Oxnard, Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Santa Barbara, parts of LA's San Fernando Valley, Malibu, Porter Ranch, Manhattan Beach and...
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Chandrayaan-3: Crucial lander module separation later today

8 days before Vikram attempts landing on Moon B ENGALURU: With the journey so far having gone exactly as planned, Chandrayaan-3, whose orbit circularisation phase began with the completion of the lunar-bound manoeuvre on August 14, is expected to enter a 100km circular orbit after another operation planned for 8.30am on Wednesday (August 16). That leaves only eight more days before the landing module, comprising Vikram (the lander) and Pragyan (the rover), attempts to land on the lunar surface on August 23. But first, it has to separate from the propulsion module, which will happen a day after (on August 17 ) the spacecraft enters the circular module (August 16), as per the current plan. On Tuesday, Isro chairman S Somanath said: “...Chandrayaan-3 is being hailed as an important mission and we are all looking forward to its soft-landing in a few days.” What next? After Wednesday’s manoeuvre, which is expected to place the spacecraft in a circular orbit of 100km, and Thursday’s operatio...

iPhone 15 launch in 1 month? 10 use full things you should know about the upcoming Apple iPhone

  A pple is all set to unveil its next-generation iPhone models next month. Though the Cupertino-based tech giant hasn't revealed the exact launch details, we believe that Apple will follow its tradition and unveil new iPhones this fall. Rumours and leaks suggest that the iPhone 15 series could launch in the second week of September. In addition, several key specifications and also the pricing details have leaked online. With just about a month left for the launch of the much-anticipated iPhone15, let's take a quick look at 10 things we already know about the device. However, these details should be taken with a pinch of salt since Apple hasn't officially confirmed anything yet. 10 things about the iPhone 15 (expected) -iPhone 15 may launch as early as next month. If rumors and leaks are considered, the upcoming iPhone models may launch on September 12. Earlier rumors revealed that the launch of new iPhones will happen on Sept 13. So, it is safe to assume that the official ...

54 killed in rain fury in Himachal, Uttarakhand; muted Independance-Day celebrations today

  A t least 54 people were killed as incessant rains pounded Himachal Pradesh and neighbouring Uttarakhand, triggering landslides that blocked key roads and highways, damaged homes and inundated several areas as rivers overflowed. Of the 54 people, 51 of them died in rain-related incidents in Himachal Pradesh alone. HIMACHAL PRADESH In the capital Shimla, 14 bodies were pulled out from the sites of two landslides and officials feared there could be more people trapped under the debris of the Shiva temple in the Summer Hill are Octopus Squad The shrine was crowded with devotees, offering prayers on an important day of the holy month of Sawan. Nineteen people died in rain-related incidents in Mandi district, Deputy Commissioner Arindam Chaudhary told PTI. In Solan, another badly affected district, 11 people, including seven members of a family, were killed. The weather office predicted extremely heavy rains in nine out of 12 districts of the state, barring Kullu, Kinnaur and Lahaul a...