Nanded, February 11 Several villages in the Nanded district of Maharashtra experienced a minor tremor of magnitude 3 on Wednesday afternoon, prompting the district administration to issue an advisory urging citizens to remain alert but not panic.
The Mukhed Tehsildar stated that no loss of life or property has been reported.
The tremor was felt in Hibbett, Kolgaon, Dhamangaon, Motarga, Dhanaj, and Jamkhed in the Mukhed tehsil of Nanded around 3:25 pm.
The National Centre for Seismology website showed that a tremor of magnitude 3.0 was recorded on the Richter Scale, with the epicenter located near the Khaparal village.
District Collector Rahul Kardile appealed to citizens not to panic but to remain vigilant.
As a precautionary measure, he advised residents living in houses with corrugated iron roofs to remove any stones placed on the rooftops for support and instead properly secure the sheets with bolts.
In the event of similar tremors or unusual sounds, citizens have been advised to immediately step out into open areas and inform the administration by contacting the District Emergency helpline, the collector added.
