Key Points
- A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit Mulugu district, Telangana, on December 4, 2024, at 7:27 AM.
- Tremors were felt in Mulugu, nearby districts, and Hyderabad.
- The earthquake struck at a depth of 40 km and was located in Seismic Zone II.
- No reports of casualties or property damage have been confirmed.
- Residents shared videos of the tremors on social media.
Looma News
On December 4, 2024, a 5.3 magnitude earthquake shook Mulugu district in Telangana at 7:27 AM IST. The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported that the quake occurred at a depth of 40 km, with coordinates 18.44° N and 80.24° E. The tremors were felt across Mulugu and neighboring areas, including Hyderabad. People in these areas described moderate shaking and took to social media to share their experiences, including videos of the moment the earthquake struck.
One social media user called it the strongest earthquake in Telangana in the past 20 years. They noted that the quake originated near the Godavari riverbed, and its effects were felt across the whole state, including Hyderabad. The earthquake happened in Seismic Zone II, which is considered to be a low-intensity zone, meaning there’s a lower chance of severe damage. However, the strength of the quake was still notable for the region.
There have been no immediate reports of casualties or damage to property. Although the quake was moderate in strength, the region’s infrastructure, particularly in urban areas like Hyderabad, is expected to be resilient, given the lower seismic risk classification. Telangana is in Seismic Zone II, where the intensity of earthquakes is usually low compared to other parts of India, with zones ranging from II (low) to V (high).
