Archive · 15 Aug 2026
Tremors from 3.2 to 3.5 magnitude shake Maharashtra's Nashik district
The ground shook in Nashik district, a part of Maharashtra state in India.
This happened on Friday.
The shaking was caused by tremors, which are like small earthquakes.
Tremors happen when the ground moves a little bit.
The strongest tremor measured 3.5, which is a low number on the scale that measures earthquakes.
There were three tremors during the day.
One happened just after midnight, one in the morning, and one in the afternoon.
The tremors were small, so nobody was hurt and nothing was damaged.
People in charge told everyone not to be scared or listen to rumors, but to be careful.
Similar small tremors had happened in the same area on several days in late July and early August.
Tremors ranging from 3.2 to 3.5 magnitude were recorded in parts of north Maharashtra's Nashik district on Friday.
A 3.5 magnitude tremor was felt at 12.05 am in Peth taluka, and a 3.4 magnitude tremor was felt at 5.32 am in Surgana taluka.
A 3.2 magnitude tremor was felt at 4.52 pm in Gonde, Borvat, Devgaon and Bhaygaon villages in Peth taluka.
Preliminary reports indicated no loss of life or property.
The district administration advised people not to panic or believe rumors, and to take safety precautions; similar tremors were recorded on July 25-28, August 6, 8 and 10.
- Who
- Residents of Peth and Surgana talukas in Nashik district, Maharashtra, along with district administration officials who issued safety guidance.
- What
- A series of low-magnitude tremors (3.2 to 3.5 magnitude) shook parts of the district, with no reported loss of life or property.
- When
- Friday, with tremors felt at 12.05 am, 5.32 am and 4.52 pm; earlier tremors were recorded on July 25-28 and August 6, 8 and 10.
- Where
- Peth and Surgana talukas, including Gonde, Borvat, Devgaon and Bhaygaon villages, in Nashik district, north Maharashtra.
- Why
- Not stated in the reports; officials only urged precautions, noting that tremors have been recorded repeatedly in the district since late July.
- Magnitude range
- 3.2 to 3.5
- Date
- Friday
- Location
- Nashik district, north Maharashtra
- Affected talukas
- Peth and Surgana
- Tremor details
- 12.05 am (3.5), 5.32 am (3.4), 4.52 pm (3.2)
- Casualties
- No loss of life or property (preliminary)
- Earlier tremors
- July 25, 26, 27, 28; August 6, 8, 10
- Source
- PTI