3.5-Degree Earthquake Hits Kalaburagi In Karnataka.
The intensity of the earthquake that struck Karnataka’s Kalaburagi district was felt at a radial distance of 50 to 60 km.
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Kalaburagi district of Karnataka, about 630 km from Bangalore, around 8:07 am on Tuesday.
This was the latest in a series of tremors in the region since October 1. A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck at 11.10 am.
“According to the seismic intensity map of said earthquake from the epicenter, the intensity observed is low and the earthquake could be felt up to a maximum radial distance of 7-12 km,” said the State Natural Disaster Monitoring Center. from Karnataka.
He added that such earthquakes do not cause any harm and asks people not to panic, as the intensity was low and non-destructive.
The intensity of Monday’s earthquake was felt at a radial distance of 50-60 km.
Authorities said they have contacted the department of mines and geology to understand the phenomenon and raise awareness among people who have been living in constant fear.