WATCH | Earthquake Hits Telangana, Tremors Felt In Hyderabad, People Come Out Of There Houses

Telangana Earthquake Today: A 5.3-magnitude earthquake jolted Mulugu district on Wednesday morning, with tremors reported in Hyderabad and parts of Andhra Pradesh, the National Center for Seismology said. The quake struck at 7:27 am, causing panic among residents.

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There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. Authorities assess the situation, while experts advise residents to stay alert and avoid crowded or unsafe structures during earthquakes.

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“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,” the National Center for Seismology posted on X.

Telangana rarely experiences seismic activity, making the quake a rare event in the region.

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There are four Seismic zones in India: Zone II, Zone III, Zone IV, and Zone V. Zone V expects the highest level of seismicity, whereas Zone II is associated with the lowest level. Telangana is grouped in Zone II, a low-intensity zone.

Approximately, 11% of the country falls in Zone V, approximately 18% in Zone IV, approximately 30% in Zone III and the remaining in Zone II. A total of approximately 59% of the landmass of India (covering all states of India) is prone to earthquakes of different intensities.

An X user, Telangana Weatherman, said, “For the first time in the last 20 years, one of the strongest earthquakes occurred in Telangana with a 5.3 magnitude earthquake at Mulugu as epicenter.”

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The user added that the entire Telangana, including Hyderabad, felt the tremors.

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