Telangana Earthquake today: Magnitude 5.3 tremor in Mulugu, Hyderabad jolted
Telangana Earthquake Today: According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), a magnitude 5.3 earthquake jolted the Mulugu district of Telangana on Wednesday morning.
Telangana Earthquake Today: An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 struck the Mulugu district of Telangana on Wednesday morning, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).
The tremor occurred at around 7:27 am IST, with its epicentre located in the Mulugu region at a depth of 40 km. The NCS provided the details of the earthquake on X, 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.”
The tremors were reported at several places in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, reported PTI. Tremors were reportedly also felt in several regions, including the state capital, Hyderabad.
Times Now reported that mild tremors were also reported in Khammam and Bhadrachalam.
There have been no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage. Authorities are awaiting further details about the impact.
On November 28, an earthquake of magnitude 5.8 struck Afghanistan. Tremors were felt in Jammu and Kashmir in India. According to the NCS, the earthquake hit Afghanistan around 4:20 pm.
The epicentre of the quake was in Afghanistan at a latitude of 36.49 degrees north and a longitude of 71.27 degrees east, at a depth of 165 km.
India’s seismic activity is classified into four zones: Zone II, Zone III, Zone IV, and Zone V. Zone V represents the highest seismic risk, while Zone II is the least prone to seismic activity. Telangana falls under Zone II, which is a low-intensity seismic zone.
In India, approximately 59 per cent of the landmass is susceptible to earthquakes of varying intensities, with 11 per cent in Zone V, 18 per cent in Zone IV, and 30 per cent in Zone III.
Seven Maoists killed in police encounter in Mulugu district
On December 1, at least seven Maoists were killed in a fierce exchange of fire with Greyhounds forces in Telangana’s Mulugu district, authorities confirmed on Sunday.
The encounter, which took place in the dense Eturnagaram forest area, led to the death of two prominent leaders of the group, according to police reports.
Mulugu Superintendent of Police (SP) Shabarish stated, "Seven Maoists died in a police encounter in the Eturnagaram forest area." Following the gunbattle, a search operation was launched in the area, with officials reporting the seizure of a large cache of weapons from the site. However, official details of the incident remain limited, and the identities of the deceased are still being confirmed.
Preliminary reports revealed the names of those killed in the clash. Among the dead were several key figures from the Maoist group, including Kursum Mangu Alia Badru, alias Papanna, the TSCM Secretary of Illandu Narsampeta; Mallaya, alias Madhu, DVCM Secretary of the Eturu Nagaram - Mahadevpuram Division; Karunakar and Jamuna, both ACMs (Area Committee Members); and other party members, Jaisingh, Kishore, and Kamesh.
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First Published:4 Dec 2024, 08:36 AM IST
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