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Mild 1.8 Magnitude Earthquake Triggers Panic in Karnataka's Bidar Villages

A mild earthquake measuring 1.8 on the Richter scale was felt in Huchukanahalli and Seerakatahalli villages of Bidar taluk. Local residents reported a strange sound from the ground, causing panic despite the low intensity. Officials, including the Bidar Tahsildar, visited the area, inspected, and advised residents not to worry. The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre confirmed the seismic intensity was very low and the epicentre is in a stable, low-risk Seismic Zone II.

Key Points: 1.8 Magnitude Earthquake Felt in Bidar, Karnataka Villages

  • 1.8 magnitude tremor in Bidar villages
  • Strange sound caused panic
  • Officials inspected and advised calm
  • KSNDMC says epicentre in low-risk Seismic Zone II
  • Tremor felt within 1 km, possibly up to 20 km
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Karnataka: Mild 1.8 magnitude earthquake felt in Bidar Talu

A mild 1.8 magnitude tremor caused panic in Bidar villages. Officials confirm no threat as KSNDMC classifies area as low-risk Seismic Zone II.

"The community need not panic as the magnitude & intensity observed are low. - KSNDMC"

Bidar, January 28

A mild earthquake measuring 1.8 on the Richter scale was reported in Huchukanahalli and Seerakatahalli villages of Bidar taluk on Wednesday.

The tremor was felt within a radius of approximately 1 km of the villages.

According to local residents, a strange sound emanated from the ground during the tremor, triggering panic among villagers despite the earthquake's low intensity.

Following the incident, local officials, including the Bidar Tahsildar, visited the affected areas and conducted an inspection. Officials interacted with residents and advised them not to panic, stating that the tremor posed no threat.

According to the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC), the observed seismic intensity was very low.

"Based on the seismic intensity map from the epicentre, the tremor might be felt up to a radial distance of 15-20 kilometres. This type of earthquake would not cause any harm to the local community, though minor local vibrations may be felt," the KSNDMC said in a release.

The KSNDMC further stated that the epicentre falls under Seismic Zone II and the region is free from any major structural discontinuities as per the tectonic map.

"The epicentre falls in Seismic Zone II, and the region is void of any structural discontinuities as per the Tectonic map. The community need not panic as the magnitude & intensity observed are low," the release added.

- ANI

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Priya S
A strange sound from the ground must have been so scary for the villagers! 😨 Glad no one was hurt. KSNDMC's reassurance is important, but we should still have regular safety drills in these zones.
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Vikram M
Seismic Zone II is considered low risk, but even mild tremors are a wake-up call. Is our infrastructure in these rural areas really prepared for something stronger? Authorities should use this as a reminder to check building codes.
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Sarah B
Interesting data from the monitoring centre. It's good to see scientific agencies being proactive with information. Hope the local news channels are sharing these accurate details instead of sensationalizing the "panic".
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Aman W
Bhai, 1.8 is really nothing to worry about. We feel stronger vibrations when a heavy truck passes by! 😅 But officials visiting is a good gesture. Shanti se raho, Bidar walon.
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Nisha Z
The report says "void of structural discontinuities" – that's reassuring technical jargon meaning the earth's crust is stable there. More power to KSNDMC for clear communication. Stay safe, everyone.

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