4.3-magnitude earthquake jolts Nashik; tremors cause cracks in houses
A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck the Nashik district in Maharashtra, India, followed by a smaller tremor the next morning. While the seismic activity caused cracks in some houses, no casualties or major infrastructure damage were reported.
Why it matters
The event highlights regional seismic vulnerability and the importance of emergency preparedness in local communities.
NASHIK: A mild earthquake followed by tremors hit Maharashtra's Nashik, causing cracks in houses in some areas of the district, officials said on Sunday.There was no report of any loss of life, they said.An earthquake of 4.3 magnitude struck Nashik at 10 pm on Saturday, followed by a tremor of 3.3 magnitude at 5.33 am on Sunday, as per the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).A 4.3-magnitude earthquake followed by a 3.3-magnitude tremor struck Maharashtra’s Nashik district, causing cracks in some houses, officials said on Sunday.No casualties or loss of life have been reported so far, they said.According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake occurred at around 10 pm on Saturday, while the 3.3-magnitude tremor was recorded at 5.33 am on Sunday.The seismic activity was recorded at a depth of 5 km in the Bhanwad area, near the Hatgad mountain range along the Maharashtra-Gujarat border, officials said.Tremors were…
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