Earthquake of 5.3 magnitude hits Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra
Tremors reported from several places in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and some districts in Maharashtra
This illustration from the National Centre for Seismology shows the epicentre of an earthquake of 5.3 magnitude that happened in Mulugu, Telangana on Dec 4. Photo: PTI
Tremors were felt in Maharashtra's Nagpur, Gadchiroli, and Chandrapur districts after an earthquake struck Mulugu in neighbouring Telangana on Wednesday morning (December 4), officials said.
The earthquake of 5.3 magnitude was recorded in Mulugu at 7.27 am, according to the National Center for Seismology. The tremors were reported at several places in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. CCTV footage shared on social media showed mild shaking of the camera.
Light tremors were felt in Nagpur, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD) sources and local residents.
Mild shocks were also experienced in Gadchiroli, which is located very close to Telangana, according to the district information office.
In Chandrapur, parts of the city Ballarpur, and tehsils adjoining the Telangana border also experienced mild tremors, a district administration official said.
Chandrapur Collector Vinay Gowda appealed to residents not to panic, and asked them to stay vigilant and move to open spaces outside buildings if such tremors are felt again.
Light tremors are generally felt 200 to 300 km from the epicentre of a quake, as per the IMD officials.
(With agency inputs)