Magnitude 3.5 earthquake jolts Maharashtra’s Hingoli district
A mild earthquake measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale struck Maharashtra’s Hingoli district on Saturday morning, officials said. No casualties or damage to property were reported following the tremor. According to officials, the earthquake occurred at 11.26 am at a depth of 5 kilometres. The tremor was felt in parts of the district, prompting residents to step out of their homes as a precaution. Authorities said the situation remains under control, and no untoward incidents have been reported. Latest quake follows series of tremors in Marathwada The latest earthquake comes just days after multiple tremors were recorded in Hingoli and the neighbouring districts of Nanded and Parbhani. On Thursday, four tremors were recorded between 1.37 am and 3.23 am, with magnitudes ranging from 3.6 to 4.6 on the Richter scale. Officials had identified Shirli village in Basmat taluka of Hingoli district as the epicentre of the earlier seismic activity. While there were no casualties during Thursday’s tremors, several houses reportedly sustained damage in parts of the affected districts. Authorities continue to monitor seismic activity Earlier …
