BHUBANESWAR: A low-intensity earthquake measuring 3.8 magnitude hit Gajapati district at about 7.10 am on Saturday.
According to the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake struck at a depth of 16 km. "The earthquake hit Gajapati district, around 73 km west-south-west of Berhampur," said Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre Director, HR Biswas.
Its centre was located near to Paribheta and Tandiguda locations in Ganjam district, which is near to R Udayagiri area, he added.
Under its impact tremors were felt in Patrapur of Ganjam district and Mohana area in Gajapati district. Mild tremor was also felt in R Udaygiri block of Gajapati. No damage has been reported from anywhere in the district, said an official.