Bengaluru, Oct 23: A mild earthquake occurred in the Bengaluru Rural district on Friday morning, causing a brief period of anxiety among local residents. The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) has officially confirmed that the tremor measured 3.0 on the Richter scale.
The seismic waves were recorded on the seismograph network of the KSNDMC—which operates under the Revenue Department (Disaster Management)—at precisely 9:01:59 AM on the morning of October 23.
Earthquake Epicentre and Details:
Epicentre: 0.5 km north of Thimmojanahalli village, located within the jurisdiction of the Tubagere Gram Panchayat in Doddaballapura Taluk.
Magnitude: 3.0 on the Richter scale.
Reach: The tremors were felt within a radius of approximately 20 to 30 kilometres from the epicentre.
No Danger to the Public: KSNDMC Clarification
Providing details on the event, the Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre stated, “The recorded intensity of the earthquake is very low (Low Seismic Intensity).” It has been clarified that there is no possibility of any damage to local residential areas, buildings, or public property.
Furthermore, officials have advised the public not to believe any false rumors, to remain calm, and to avoid unnecessary fear or anxiety.