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Magnitude 3 Earthquake Hits Khargone, Madhya Pradesh
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 03:16 PM
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A 3.0‑magnitude earthquake struck the Khargone district of Madhya Pradesh at 10:15 am IST. No casualties or damage were reported.
A 3.0‑magnitude earthquake was recorded by the Indian Meteorological Department at 10:15 am IST on Thursday in the Khargone district of Madhya Pradesh.
The tremor was felt in Khargone and surrounding villages, but no reports of injuries or structural damage have emerged.
Seismologists noted the quake occurred at a shallow depth, typical of the region’s seismic activity.
Local authorities have monitored the situation and advised residents to remain calm.
The event is part of a series of minor quakes that have been occurring in central India over the past week.
The tremor was felt in Khargone and surrounding villages, but no reports of injuries or structural damage have emerged.
Seismologists noted the quake occurred at a shallow depth, typical of the region’s seismic activity.
Local authorities have monitored the situation and advised residents to remain calm.
The event is part of a series of minor quakes that have been occurring in central India over the past week.