Mild Earthquake of Magnitude 2.6 Hits Nagpur, No Damage Reported

A mild earthquake struck Nagpur and adjoining areas of Maharashtra on Sunday afternoon (November 8), triggering brief tremors. However, no reports of casualties or property damage have been received so far.

According to official data released by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake occurred at 2:17:14 PM on November 8, 2026. It measured 2.6 on the Richter scale, with its epicentre located at a depth of five kilometres below the Earth’s surface.

The National Centre for Seismology has confirmed the earthquake details. Meanwhile, the local administration is monitoring the situation to assess any possible impact.

No Damage Reported So Far

Earthquakes of low magnitude generally produce mild tremors, which may sometimes go unnoticed during routine activities. So far, there have been no reports of damage from Nagpur city or other affected areas of the district.

The disaster management authorities are keeping a close watch on the situation. Residents have not reported any major disruption following the tremors.

Maharashtra Witnessed 29 Earthquakes in 16 Days

Maharashtra had earlier experienced a series of mild earthquakes around two months ago. These tremors were mainly reported from Nashik and Palghar districts. Experts described the phenomenon as an “earthquake swarm”, referring to a series of small earthquakes occurring in a relatively short period.

Between July 30 and August 14 this year, Maharashtra recorded 29 earthquake tremors. Of these, 24 were reported in Nashik, four in Palghar and one in Nagpur. The magnitude of these earthquakes ranged from 2 to 4.3 on the Richter scale, with their epicentres located at depths of approximately five to eight kilometres.

Repeated Tremors Create Concern in Nashik

Nashik and its adjoining areas have continued to experience similar tremors, creating concern among local residents.

On November 6, six tremors were reportedly recorded in Nashik. Similarly, four tremors were reported on November 8 and another four on November 10.

The repeated seismic activity has left residents worried. However, authorities and experts are monitoring the situation to understand the pattern and possible implications of these earthquakes.