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Mild Tremor Strikes Palghar, No Casualties Reported
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News18•27-09-2026, 10:30
Mild Tremor Strikes Palghar, No Casualties Reported
- •A tremor of magnitude 3.6 struck Maharashtra's Palghar district on Saturday at 10:33 pm.
- •The epicentre of the tremor was located at a depth of 5 kilometres in the Talasari area.
- •District Disaster Management Cell chief Vivekanand Kadam confirmed no injuries or damage to houses.
- •Local authorities are monitoring the situation and have urged residents to remain calm and follow safety protocols.
- •Palghar, a coastal region in Maharashtra, has a history of experiencing low-intensity tremors.
Key Questions Answered
A tremor of magnitude 3.6 struck the Palghar district in Maharashtra on Saturday night at 10.33 pm, with its epicenter at a depth of 5 kilometers in the Talasari area.
No, there were no cases of any injuries or damage to houses reported following the seismic activity.
Yes, coastal Maharashtra's Palghar district, particularly areas like Dahanu and Talasari, has a history of experiencing repeated low-intensity tremors over the years.
