Earthquake Tremors Shake Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Uttarakhand; No Damage Reported

: Earthquake tremors were felt in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Uttarakhand, triggering panic among residents in several areas. People rushed out of their homes after experiencing the tremors. However, no reports of casualties or property damage have been received so far.

According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), an earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale struck Madhya Pradesh’s Khargone district at around 9:15 am on Saturday. The epicentre was located at a depth of 10 kilometres below the Earth’s surface.

Earthquake Tremors Felt in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon

Tremors were also experienced in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon district at around 9:10 am, according to the National Centre for Seismology.

The earthquake caused panic among residents, with many people rushing out of their houses for safety.

The tremors were reportedly felt in several areas, including Raver, Karjod, Khirdi, Ainpur, Nimbhora, Savda and Bhusawal.

The exact magnitude and epicentre of the earthquake in Jalgaon were not immediately available. No reports of loss of life or damage to houses and buildings have been received.

Second Earthquake in Madhya Pradesh’s Khargone

The earthquake in Khargone was recorded at a magnitude of 4.5, with its epicentre located at a depth of 10 kilometres.

According to available information, the district had also experienced an earthquake on October 18, measuring 3.0 on the Richter scale. Its epicentre was located at a depth of five kilometres.

No casualties or property damage have been reported in the latest incident.

Earthquake of Magnitude 4.2 Hits Uttarakhand

Meanwhile, an earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale struck Uttarakhand’s Bageshwar district at around 12:27 am on Saturday.

According to District Disaster Management Officer Shikha Suyal, the epicentre was located in Pithoragarh district.

Several residents were asleep when the tremors struck. After feeling the earthquake, people rushed out of their homes and remained on the streets for several hours as a precautionary measure.

Authorities have advised residents to remain alert and follow necessary safety precautions.

Although the tremors caused panic in the affected areas, no reports of casualties or major damage have emerged so far.