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Mild Earthquake Strikes Bidar District, No Damage Reported

Mild Earthquake Strikes Bidar District, No Damage Reported

Residents of Bidar district, Karnataka, were shaken by a mild earthquake early on Monday, November 25, 2024. The tremor, with a magnitude of 2.3, occurred at 4:11 am and was felt in surrounding areas, though no significant damage was reported.

Details of the Earthquake:

  • Magnitude: 2.3
  • Epicentre: 0.8 km north of Talamadgi Gram Panchayat, Chittaguppa Taluk, Bidar district
  • Depth: 5 km below the surface
  • Coordinates: 17.77° N latitude, 77.28° E longitude

Nearby locations include:

  • 2.7 km south of Sitalagera Gram Panchayat, Humnabad Taluk
  • 3.3 km northwest of Mangalgi Gram Panchayat, Chittaguppa Taluk

Low Intensity, No Risk:

The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) confirmed that the tremor had a low seismic intensity, likely felt within a 20-30 km radius. Such low-intensity earthquakes do not pose any threat to infrastructure or the community. The region lies in Seismic Zone II, where earthquakes are typically non-destructive.

Authorities reassured residents, emphasizing that the event was a natural occurrence and that there is no cause for alarm. The KSNDMC continues to monitor the situation and remains committed to ensuring the safety of the public.

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