A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck the Mulugu district of Telangana on Wednesday morning, December 4, 2024, at 7:27 AM IST, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The quake originated at a depth of 40 kilometers, causing tremors that were felt as far as Hyderabad, leading to panic among residents in the affected areas.
Despite the intensity of the earthquake, there have been no immediate reports of injuries or significant property damage. Authorities are currently evaluating the situation, and experts have advised residents to remain cautious and avoid crowded or unsafe buildings during such events. This earthquake is particularly notable as seismic activity is infrequent in Telangana, making this occurrence a rare event for the region.
The NCS provided specific details about the quake, stating: “EQ of M: 5.3, On: 04/12/2024 07:27:02 IST, Lat: 18.44 N, Long: 80.24 E, Depth: 40 Km, Location: Mulugu, Telangana.” This was one of the strongest earthquakes to hit Telangana in the past two decades, with many users expressing their experiences of the tremors.
Strong earthquake hit Telangana!
A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck the Mulugu district of Telangana on Wednesday morning, December 4, 2024, at 7:27 AM IST, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS).https://t.co/Jx2Lsa1Ok1#Telangana #earthquake pic.twitter.com/57731rw0ZP
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