📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Weather
4.5-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Hingoli in Maharashtra
✍️ News18
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 12:46 AM
👁 8
A shallow 4.5-magnitude tremor struck Hingoli district of Maharashtra today, causing minor shaking but no immediate reports of damage.
Earlier today, seismological agencies recorded a shallow 4.5-magnitude earthquake centered near Hingoli in Maharashtra. The tremor was felt across nearby towns but did not trigger any major structural damage.
The Maharashtra State Disaster Management Authority issued an advisory urging residents to remain calm and inspect their homes for cracks, while the National Centre for Seismology confirmed the event as a low‑intensity quake with no immediate casualties reported.
Geologists pointed out that the Deccan plateau experiences occasional moderate quakes and advised the public to stay prepared for possible aftershocks. No rescue operations have been launched, and authorities continue to monitor the situation.
The Maharashtra State Disaster Management Authority issued an advisory urging residents to remain calm and inspect their homes for cracks, while the National Centre for Seismology confirmed the event as a low‑intensity quake with no immediate casualties reported.
Geologists pointed out that the Deccan plateau experiences occasional moderate quakes and advised the public to stay prepared for possible aftershocks. No rescue operations have been launched, and authorities continue to monitor the situation.