Maharashtra: 4.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Amravati; No Casualties Reported

Maharashtra: 4.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Amravati; No Casualties Reported

Tremors measuring 4.2 on the Richter Scale were felt at 01.37 pm today (30th September) near Amravati, the National Center for Seismology informed. No casualties are reported as of now and the citizens are requested to remain calm, Maharashtra disaster management said.

Rahul MUpdated: Monday, September 30, 2024, 03:49 PM IST
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Maharashtra's Amravati was hit with an earthquake today | File

Maharashtra's Amravati was hit by an earthquake of 4.2 magnitude on Monday afternoon. No casualties are reported and citizens are requested to remain calm, the state disaster management informed.

The quake struct the district at 1.37 pm and temors were felt at places in Chikaldhara, Katkumbh, Churni, Pachdongri talukas and Melghat area. Tremors were also experienced in parts of Paratwada city and Dharni in Akot areas, Amravati's Resident Deputy Collector Anil Bhatkar said, reported PTI.

More information is awaited.

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