For representational purposes 
World

3.5 magnitude quake hits Palghar district in Maharashtra

The tremors were felt around 7.20 am at Dhundalwadi village in Dahanu taluka of Palghar.

From our online archive

PALGHAR: An earthquake of 3.5 magnitude was recorded in Palghar district of Maharashtra on Thursday morning, civic officials said.

The tremors were felt around 7.20 am at Dhundalwadi village in Dahanu taluka of Palghar, said Santosh Kadam, chief of the Regional Disaster Management Cell (RDMC) of the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC).

"The magnitude of the earthquake was 3.5. There were no reports of damage to property or casualty," he added.

Dhundalwadi has been repeatedly experiencing tremors since November 2018.

Just two days back, the village had experienced a 2.9 magnitude earthquake, the official said.

HDFC bank chairman's exit over ethical concerns: Existential fire or false alarm?

LIVE | West Asia war: Trump rules out ceasefire as US threatens to 'take out' Iran's Kharg Island

Modi, Bahrain King discuss West Asia crisis; condemn attacks on civilian, energy infrastructure

West Bengal polls: BJP workers hold protest over choice of candidates in several seats

Maharashtra Women’s Commission chief Rupali Chakankar resigns over link to controversial godman

SCROLL FOR NEXT