The quake, measuring 3.0 on the Richter Scale, was felt at around 3:25 pm in parts of Mukhed tehsil, including Hibbett, Kolgaon, Dhamangaon, Motarga, Dhanaj and Jamkhed, officials said
The National Centre for Seismology reported that the epicentre was near Khaparal village. Representational Pic/File
Several villages in Maharashtra’s Nanded district felt a mild tremor on Wednesday afternoon, officials said, adding that no damage was reported in the incident.
The quake, measuring 3.0 on the Richter Scale, was felt at around 3:25 pm in parts of Nanded's Mukhed tehsil, including Hibbett, Kolgaon, Dhamangaon, Motarga, Dhanaj and Jamkhed, reported the PTI.
The National Centre for Seismology reported that the epicentre was near Khaparal village.
The Mukhed Tehsildar confirmed that no loss of life or property has been reported so far. The district administration has issued an advisory urging people to stay calm and remain alert.
District Collector Rahul Kardile appealed to citizens not to panic. He advised residents living in houses with tin-sheet roofs to remove stones placed on rooftops for support. Instead, he suggested that the sheets be properly secured with bolts to prevent displacement in case of further tremors, according to the PTI.
What residents should do during a tremor?
The collector also urged people to step outside into open areas immediately if they experience similar tremors or hear unusual sounds.
Residents have been advised to report such incidents to the district administration by contacting the District Emergency Helpline.
Earthquake of 4.3 Magnitude Strikes Bay of Bengal
Meanwhile, in an another incident, a moderate earthquake measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale was recorded in the Bay of Bengal early on Wednesday morning, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said, reported the ANI.
The tremor struck at 05:12 IST on 11 February, at a depth of 10 kilometres. The epicentre was located at 14.94°N latitude and 90.18°E longitude, the news agency reported.
The NCS shared the details in an update on X, stating, “EQ of M: 4.3, On: 11/02/2026 05:12:41 IST, Lat: 14.94 N, Long: 90.18 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Bay of Bengal.”
Earlier, in December last year, a similar tremor measuring 4.4 magnitude was also recorded in the Bay of Bengal. That quake occurred at 11:48 IST and was at a shallow depth of about 15 kilometres, with the epicentre located at 12.59°N and 92.34°E, according to the ANI.
(with PTI and ANI inputs)
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