2 hrs ago
Mild Tremors Shake Nashik as Four Seismometer Stations Operate
People in parts of Nashik felt two small earthquakes on Friday and Saturday.
One measured 2.8, and the other measured 2.4.
They happened several kilometres underground, and no damage was reported.
Nashik has had many small earthquakes before, with 64 recorded in July and August.
Scientists said these tremors can naturally release pressure underground.
They said there was no reason for major concern.
Seismometers at four locations monitor ground movements all day and night.
Tremors measuring 2.8 and 2.4 were felt in Surgana and Peth talukas on Friday and Saturday.
The tremors occurred at focal depths of 6 km and 5 km, respectively; no damage was reported.
Four locations now have operating seismometers: MERI Institute, Haranbari school, and the Surgana and Malegaon tehsil offices.
Nashik recorded 64 earthquakes measuring 1.6 to 4.3 during July and August.
Visiting seismology scientists said the tremors were a natural release of underground pressure and there was no cause for major concern.
- Who
- Residents of Bival village in Surgana taluka and the Kotambi Ghat area of Peth taluka felt the tremors.
- What
- Two mild tremors measuring 2.8 and 2.4 were recorded, with no damage reported.
- Where
- Bival village in Surgana taluka and Kotambi Ghat in Peth taluka, Nashik district.
- When
- Friday night at around 8:30 pm and Saturday, October 3, at 3:54 pm; the year is not stated.
- Why
- Seismology scientists described the tremors as a natural process that safely releases accumulated underground pressure.
Key facts
- Tremor magnitudes
- 2.8 in Surgana and 2.4 in Peth
- Focal depths
- 6 km and 5 km, respectively
- Reported damage
- None
- Previous activity
- 64 earthquakes measuring 1.6 to 4.3 were recorded in Nashik district during July and August.
- Seismometer locations
- MERI Institute in Nashik city, Haranbari school, and the Surgana and Malegaon tehsil offices
- Monitoring
- The seismometer system operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Sources
Related news
Mild 4.7 Earthquake Shakes Maharashtra Districts, Telangana Residents Enquire
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Adds 28-Sensor Earthquake Safety System
Two Earthquakes Strike Northwestern Nepal, No Immediate Damage Reported
Three Mild Tremors Shake Villages in Rajasthan’s Jhalawar District
Magnitude 3.8 Earthquake Strikes Tripura’s Dhalai District
Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan Near Kabul Deep Underground
Maharashtra Congress Threatens Varsha Gherao Over Student Detentions
Nashik Industries Target Taiwan Markets in Robotics, Aerospace, Medical Devices
Nashik FDA Officials Face Possible Suspension Over Corruption Allegations
Congress Alleges Police Detained Tribal Students Before Mumbai Protest
