Archive · 14 Aug 2026
Fresh tremors shake Nashik as seismic sequence continues in Maharashtra
Earthquakes happen when the ground shakes because the earth beneath us moves and bumps around.
In a place called Nashik, in the state of Maharashtra, the ground has been shaking a lot lately.
On August 14, the ground shook two more times, once just after midnight and once early in the morning.
These shakes were small, about 3.5 and 3.4 on the scale scientists use to measure earthquakes.
Many small shakes have been happening for weeks, starting near the end of July.
The biggest one so far happened on August 8, and it made small cracks appear in some houses, but nobody was hurt.
Now the government is checking buildings to make sure they are safe and strong.
They are also teaching people, especially students, how to be prepared.
Scientists say we cannot know for sure if a bigger earthquake is coming, so everyone is being careful and staying alert.
Two fresh tremors, measuring 3.5 and 3.4 magnitude, struck Nashik early on Friday, August 14, at depths of about 5 km and 3 km.
The quakes are part of an ongoing sequence, with at least eight tremor events recorded in the last 15 days and around 45 reported recently by local authorities.
The strongest recent event was a 4.3-magnitude earthquake on August 8 that caused cracks in some houses but no reported deaths.
The Nashik district administration has ordered a survey of potentially dangerous buildings to check whether structures need repairs or strengthening.
Following four tremors in Jawhar, Palghar, on August 11, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis directed a comprehensive assessment of seismic activity in Nashik and Palghar.
- Who
- Residents of Nashik and Palghar districts in Maharashtra, with state authorities led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis responding.
- What
- A continuing sequence of shallow earthquakes, including two fresh tremors of 3.5 and 3.4 magnitude on August 14, rattling parts of Maharashtra.
- When
- Friday, August 14, continuing a seismic sequence of repeated tremors that began in late July.
- Where
- Nashik district and parts of Palghar district, including Jawhar, in Maharashtra, India.
- Why
- Authorities are investigating what is driving the unusual seismic sequence and ensuring vulnerable structures and communities are prepared.
- Fresh tremors (Aug 14)
- 3.5 and 3.4 magnitude, at depths of ~5 km and ~3 km
- Strongest recent earthquake
- 4.3 magnitude on August 8
- Tremors in last 15 days
- At least 8 separate events
- Total tremors in sequence
- Around 45, according to local authorities
- Reported deaths
- None
- Seismic classification
- Seismic Zone III (moderate seismic hazard)
- Official response
- Building survey ordered in Nashik; comprehensive seismic assessment for Nashik and Palghar directed by CM Fadnavis