Mild 3.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Telangana’s Kumuram Bheem Asifabad District
A mild earthquake of magnitude 3.8 struck Kumuram Bheem Asifabad district in Telangana on Monday evening, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The tremor was recorded at 6:50 pm, with the epicenter located at latitude 19.21°N and longitude 79.41°E, at a depth of 10 kilometers.
Fortunately, there have been no immediate reports of damage or injuries from the quake. Local authorities are monitoring the situation closely.
This earthquake was part of a series of seismic events that hit several countries on Monday. Earlier in the day, a 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck Pakistan at 4:00 pm, with the epicenter located at latitude 36.60°N and longitude 72.89°E, also at a depth of 10 kilometers. Like in Telangana, no casualties or significant property damage were reported in Pakistan.
Additionally, a stronger 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck off the east coast of Taiwan. The tremor occurred about 30 kilometers offshore at a depth of 6.6 kilometers, briefly shaking buildings in the capital, Taipei. However, there have been no reports of injuries or structural damage from the Taiwanese earthquake.
Seismologists note that shallow quakes, like the ones experienced in Telangana and Pakistan, can often be more dangerous due to the energy released closer to the Earth’s surface, leading to stronger ground shaking.
The region’s authorities continue to assess the situation, while residents are advised to stay vigilant for any aftershocks in the coming hours.
