Palghar Records Two 3.4 Magnitude Earthquakes Within An Hour; No Damage Reported
Palghar: Two mild earthquakes, both measuring 3.4 on the Richter scale, struck Palghar district in Maharashtra within the span of an hour on Monday night, officials said. No loss of life or damage to property has been reported so far. Epicentre Located In Jawhar Taluka According to the District Information Office, the first tremor was felt at 10:04 PM on Monday. Nearly an hour later, at 11:00 PM,…
Two earthquakes measuring 3.4 on the Richter scale struck Palghar district in Maharashtra within an hour on Monday night, according to officials. The first tremor was felt at 10:04 PM, followed by a second quake of the same magnitude at 11:00 PM. No casualties or property damage have been reported thus far.
The epicenter of both seismic events was located in the Jawhar taluka at a depth of approximately five kilometers underground, as confirmed by Vivekanand Kadam, chief of the District Disaster Management Cell. While the tremors triggered brief panic among local residents, authorities have emphasized that there has been no structural damage to buildings or injuries to individuals.
The District Information Office reported that Palghar is situated around 100 kilometers away from Mumbai and is known for its seismic activity. The region has experienced several low-intensity tremors in recent years, with three separate tremors reported just last month. Despite the recent seismic activity, disaster management teams are closely monitoring the situation and urging the public not to panic. Authorities have advised residents to follow standard safety guidelines during earthquakes.
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