Magnitude 4.6 Earthquake Recorded in Bay of Bengal at 10 Km Depth
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck the Bay of Bengal on June 2 at 07:43 am IST, occurring at a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The epicenter was located at latitude 14.027 N and longitude 93.132 E. Earlier in February, a similar 4.3 magnitude quake occurred in the same region at the same depth. Earthquakes in this area are classified as shallow, occurring within 0-70 km depth, as per USGS data.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (41/100). Lens Score 29/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- freepressjournal— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- businessstandard— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present a straightforward scientific report from the National Centre for Seismology without political framing. Coverage focuses on factual earthquake data and related seismic classifications, reflecting a neutral, informational perspective without political or ideological viewpoints.
The tone across the articles is neutral and factual, emphasizing earthquake details and scientific context. There is no emotional or sensational language, resulting in an objective and informative sentiment throughout the coverage.
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