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4.3-magnitude earthquake jolts Nashik; cracks in houses, no casualties
A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck Nashik district at 10 pm on Saturday, followed by a 3.3-magnitude tremor at 5.33 am on Sunday, the National Centre for Seismology said. The epicentre was in the…
The Story in Brief
A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck Nashik district at 10 pm on Saturday, followed by a 3.3-magnitude tremor at 5.33 am on Sunday, the National Centre for Seismology said. The epicentre was in the Bhanwad area near the Hatgad mountain range, 5 km deep. Cracks appeared in houses at Bhadar in Surgana taluka and Nanashi in Dindori taluka, but no casualties were reported. Dams in the area were inspected and found undamaged. Tremors were felt in Nashik city and seven talukas, triggering panic. District Collector Ayush Prasad urged people not to fear or believe rumours. Earlier tremors were recorded from July 25 to 28 and on August 6.
The Indian Opinion
The district collector’s call to ignore rumours is sensible, but the real story here is the pattern. Nashik has seen tremors since July 25, with another on August 6. This is not a one-off freak event. The panic that sent people rushing out of homes is understandable, but it also shows how unprepared we are for regular seismic activity in a region not considered high-risk. Will the administration now commission a structural audit of older buildings in Surgana and Dindori, or will this be forgotten until the next tremor?
Sources (5): thehindu.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com, livemint.com, economictimes.indiatimes.com, timesnownews.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 5 sources.
