Mild earthquake of magnitude 3.0 hits villages in Bengaluru Rural; KSNDMC says no need to panic
A mild 3.0 magnitude earthquake occurred in Bengaluru Rural, with the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre confirming no structural damage or cause for public alarm. The tremor was felt within a 20-30 km radius of the epicenter.
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Timely communication from disaster monitoring agencies is essential to prevent panic during minor seismic events in urbanized regions.
Mild earthquake of magnitude 3.0 hits villages in Bengaluru Rural; KSNDMC says no need to panic left The epicentre is surrounded by villages including Naraganahalli, Karnala, Tubagere and Timmojanahalli. Getty Images Getty Images https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/i23x2o/article71615477.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/iStock-2172126887.jpg deliormanli Seismometer printing details The incident was reported on Friday at 9.01 am. According to the details shared by KSNDMC, the magnitude of the earthquake was 3.0 which was low and the tremors were experienced upto a radial distance of 20-30 kms.
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