Earthquake of 4.3 magnitude strikes Nashik district in Maharashtra
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck Nashik district in Maharashtra on Saturday night, followed by a 3.3 magnitude aftershock on Sunday morning. While the tremors caused cracks in some residential buildings, local officials reported no casualties and confirmed that nearby dams remained unaffected.
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What Happened
An earthquake measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale occurred in Nashik at 10 pm on Saturday. The National Centre for Seismology reported that a subsequent tremor with a magnitude of 3.3 was recorded in the district at 5:33 am on Sunday. The seismic activity was also felt in parts of South Gujarat, with a separate tremor of 3.6 magnitude reported in Saputara.
Local authorities conducted inspections following the event and confirmed that there were no casualties. Although some houses sustained minor structural damage in the form of wall cracks, assessments of local dams indicated that the infrastructure remained intact. Residents have been advised to remain vigilant and avoid the circulation of unverified information regarding the seismic activity.
Key Facts
- A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit Nashik at 10 pm on Saturday.Source not recorded
- A 3.3 magnitude aftershock occurred at 5:33 am on Sunday.Source not recorded
- The National Centre for Seismology recorded the seismic events.Source not recorded
- No casualties were reported by district officials.Source not recorded
- Some residential houses sustained cracks due to the tremors.Source not recorded
- Inspections confirmed that local dams were not damaged.Source not recorded
The Timeline5
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- ETThe Economic TimesNashik hit by 4.3-magnitude earthquake
- TOIThe Times of India4.3-magnitude earthquake jolts Nashik; tremors cause cracks in houses
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- English3 of 9
- Hindiहिन्दी1 of 2
- Gujaratiગુજરાતી1 of 1
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- WestCarried1 of 5
- Central IndiaNot carried0 of 1
- EastNot carried0 of 5
- North-eastNot carried0 of 2
- SouthNot carried0 of 10
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