Bengaluru: An earthquake measuring 3.0 on the Richter scale struck near Bengaluru at 9.01 am on Friday, with the epicentre located near Thimmojanahalli in Doddaballapur taluk, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) and the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC).
The tremor originated about 0.5 km north of Thimmojanahalli, which falls within the limits of Thubagere Gram Panchayat in Doddaballapur taluk. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km.
Authorities described the tremor as low in intensity and said there was no need for the public to panic.
Tremors may have been felt within 30 km
According to KSNDMC, the earthquake may have been felt in areas within a radius of around 20 to 30 km from the epicentre.
The relatively low magnitude of the tremor is expected to limit its impact. The KSNDMC director said an earthquake of this magnitude was unlikely to cause damage to people or property.
However, the extent to which the tremor was felt may have varied depending on the distance from the epicentre and local conditions.
Area falls under Seismic Zone II
The affected region falls under Seismic Zone II, which is classified as a low seismic hazard zone in India’s seismic zoning system.
KSNDMC has advised people not to panic, noting that the earthquake was of low intensity and was unlikely to cause damage.
The incident highlights the importance of monitoring seismic activity and communicating reliable information to the public. Authorities have urged residents to remain calm and rely on official updates.