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Earthquake of magnitude 3.6 hits Gulbarga
Karnataka: Earthquake of magnitude 3.6 hits Gulbarga
A working seismograph is shown in a display about earthquakes.
A working seismograph is shown in a display about earthquakes.
1 min read . 12 Oct 2021
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'Earthquake of Magnitude: 3.6, Occurred on October 12, 08:06:27 IST, Lat: 17.36 & Long: 77.30, Depth: 5 Km, Location: Gulbarga, Karnataka,' NCS tweeted
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The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) on Tuesday morning informed that an earthquake of magnitude 3.6 on the Richter scale was recorded in Karnataka's Gulbarga at around 8 am.
"As per the Seismic Intensity map of the said earthquake from the Epicentre, the intensity observed is low and the earthquake might be felt up to a maximum radial distance of 7-12 km," the KSNDMC's statement noted.
There was no loss of life or damage to property, reports said. KSNDMC said that these type of earthquakes do not create any harm to the local community, though there may be slight tremors observed locally. None need panic as the intensity observed is low and not destructive, it added.
On October 1 and October 5, mild tremors between 2.5 to 2.9 magnitude were felt near Basavakalyan in Vijayapura. The region where the tremors were felt is close to Latur and Killari, which had experienced a massive earthquake in September 1993.
The Karnataka State Disaster Management Authority commissioner Manoj Rajan told PTI that there were many factors behind the tremors, but there was no need to panic since these were mild jolts.
However, he said there will be a brainstorming session with prominent geologists very soon on the seismic activities in the region. The Deputy Director of the Mineral Administration Dr Lakshmamma said the authorities are already on the alert following the earthquakes.
Source : Livemint.