Earthquake of 5.3 magnitude hits Telangana's Mulugu district

NEW DELHI: A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck Mulugu, Telangana, at 7.27am on Wednesday, according to the National Center for Seismology.

The epicenter was located near Mulugu at a depth of 40 kilometers.

The NCS posted the following on X (formerly Twitter): "Earthquake of M: 5.3, On: 04/12/2024 07:27:02 IST, Lat: 18.44 N, Long: 80.24 E, Depth: 40 Km, Location: Mulugu, Telangana."



Telangana is classified as Zone II, a low-intensity seismic zone. India has four seismic zones, with Zone V being the highest intensity and Zone II the lowest.

Also See: Nagpur Earthquake

Around 59% of India's landmass is prone to earthquakes of varying intensities. No immediate reports of damage or injuries have surfaced. Authorities continue to monitor the situation.

There are four Seismic zones in India - Zone II, Zone III, Zone IV and Zone V. Zone V expects the highest level of seismicity whereas Zone II is associated with the lowest level of seismicity. Telangana is grouped in Zone II, low intensity zone.

Approximately, 11% of the country falls in zone V, approximately18% in zone IV, approximately 30% in zone III and the remaining in zone II.

Also See: Hyderabad Earthquake

A total of approximately 59% of the landmass of India (covering all states of India) is prone to earthquakes of different intensities.