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Mild 3.0 magnitude earthquake jolts Bengaluru Rural district
A low-intensity earthquake measuring 3.0 on the Richter scale struck villages in Bengaluru Rural on Friday morning. Authorities said there was no cause for concern, with tremors felt across a 20-30 kilometre radius.
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The earthquake was recorded at 9:01 am on Friday in the Bengaluru Rural district, according to the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC). The tremors, measuring 3.0 on the Richter scale, were classified as mild and posed no significant threat to residents or infrastructure in the affected area.
The seismic activity was felt across a radial distance of 20-30 kilometres from the epicentre, with villagers in the surrounding region reporting brief tremors. The KSNDMC monitoring data indicated that the earthquake remained within safe parameters for the region.
Authorities have advised residents not to panic, noting that earthquakes of this magnitude are common and typically cause no damage. The state disaster management agency continues to monitor seismic activity in the region as part of routine operations.