Archive · 30 Sep 2025
3.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Koyna Dam Area
Imagine the ground shaking a little bit near a big dam.
That's what happened in Koyna, India, when a small earthquake struck.
It wasn't a big one, only measuring 3.4 on a special scale.
The shaking happened late at night while everyone was sleeping.
Luckily, nothing was damaged, and nobody got hurt.
The earthquake happened close to a really important dam that helps make electricity and provides water for farms and cities nearby.
The dam officials are keeping a close watch to make sure everything stays safe.
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck the Koyna Dam area.
The earthquake's epicenter was 3 km southwest of Helwak.
The earthquake occurred around 12:10 AM on Monday.
No damage to property or loss of life was reported.
Officials confirmed no threat to the dam's structure.
- Who
- Officials and residents of the Koyna Dam area
- What
- A 3.4 magnitude earthquake
- When
- Occurred around 12:10 AM on Monday
- Where
- Koyna Dam area in Satara district, Maharashtra
- Why
- The Koyna area is seismically active.
- Earthquake Magnitude
- 3.4 on the Richter scale
- Epicenter Location
- 3 km southwest of Helwak
- Location
- Koyna Dam area, Satara district, Maharashtra
- Dam Construction Year
- 1962
- Dam Height
- 103 meters
- Dam Length
- 807 meters