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Mild tremor felt in Palghar, Maharashtra; no injuries reported
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 03:36 AM
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A low‑magnitude tremor was recorded in Palghar district of Maharashtra, causing no casualties or damage.
A mild tremor was felt early on Tuesday in Palghar, a coastal district of Maharashtra. The seismic event was reported as low‑intensity, and residents described a brief shaking of the ground. Local authorities quickly confirmed that there were no injuries, fatalities, or significant property damage.
The Maharashtra State Disaster Management Authority (MSDMA) issued a statement saying that the tremor did not trigger any emergency response and that monitoring teams from the India Meteorological Department are analysing the data. Seismologists noted that the region occasionally experiences minor quakes due to its proximity to the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea.
Officials advised the public to stay calm and follow standard safety guidelines for any future tremors, while reassuring that the current incident posed no threat to public safety.
The Maharashtra State Disaster Management Authority (MSDMA) issued a statement saying that the tremor did not trigger any emergency response and that monitoring teams from the India Meteorological Department are analysing the data. Seismologists noted that the region occasionally experiences minor quakes due to its proximity to the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea.
Officials advised the public to stay calm and follow standard safety guidelines for any future tremors, while reassuring that the current incident posed no threat to public safety.