A 5.3-magnitude earthquake shook Telangana’s Mulugu district early Wednesday morning, with tremors felt as far as Hyderabad and neighboring parts of Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. The National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported the quake at 7:27 AM, triggering panic among residents in the typically low-seismic zone.
Telangana Faces Rare Seismic Activity
This earthquake, with coordinates at 18.44°N latitude and 80.24°E longitude, struck at a depth of 40 kilometers. While no casualties or major structural damage have been reported so far, authorities are actively assessing the situation. Experts have urged residents to remain vigilant and avoid unsafe buildings.
For the first time in last 20years, one of the strongest earthquake occured in Telangana with 5.3 magnitude earthquake at Mulugu as epicentre.
— Telangana Weatherman (@balaji25_t) December 4, 2024
Entire Telangana including Hyderabad too felt the tremors. Once again earthquake at Godavari river bed, but a pretty strong one 😮 pic.twitter.com/RHyG3pkQyJ
Impact Beyond Telangana
The tremors were felt across parts of Maharashtra, including Nagpur, Gadchiroli, and Chandrapur districts. Chandrapur’s Collector, Vinay Gowda, issued an advisory urging calm and recommending residents to move to open spaces in case of aftershocks. The tremors extended up to 200–300 kilometers from the epicenter, per the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
India’s Seismic Zones: Telangana in Zone II
India is divided into four seismic zones based on earthquake risk:
- Zone V: Highest risk (e.g., Northeastern India, parts of Kashmir).
- Zone IV: High risk (e.g., Delhi, parts of Bihar).
- Zone III: Moderate risk.
- Zone II: Low risk.
Telangana, primarily in Zone II, rarely experiences seismic activity, making this event notable. Approximately 59% of India’s landmass is earthquake-prone, with varying intensity levels.
Other Recent Earthquake Activity in India
The Mulugu quake comes shortly after other tremors were reported in:
- Assam’s Karbi Anglong (2.9 magnitude, November 30)
- Jammu and Kashmir (5.8 magnitude, November 28)
Both quakes were without casualties but emphasized the need for preparedness across the country.
Safety Measures During Earthquakes
Officials recommend the following precautions:
- Move to open areas away from buildings and trees.
- Avoid elevators and use stairs for evacuation.
- Remain calm and seek updates from official sources.
Final Note
As authorities continue to monitor the situation in Telangana, this incident serves as a reminder of the need for disaster readiness even in low-risk areas.
Sidenote: This news report is curated with insights from multiple reliable news sources.
