Light tremors were felt in Nagpur and Gadchiroli districts of Maharashtra after a 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck Mulugu in Telangana on Wednesday morning. No reports of damage or injuries have been received so far.
Residents of Maharashtra’s Nagpur and Gadchiroli districts were jolted by light tremors on Wednesday morning after an earthquake struck Mulugu in Telangana. The earthquake, measuring 5.3 in magnitude, hit at 7:27 AM, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS).
Nagpur and Gadchiroli Shaken
The tremors were felt in Nagpur, with local residents reporting a slight shake in buildings and surroundings. Sources from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed that the tremors had reached Nagpur, although they were light. Gadchiroli, which lies near the border of Telangana, also experienced mild tremors.
Earthquake Details
The earthquake’s epicentre was recorded in Mulugu, a district in Telangana, at a depth of 40 km. While the tremors were noticeable in Maharashtra, there have been no immediate reports of damage or injuries in both states.