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Earthquake Jolts Vijayapura, Karnataka: 3.5 Magnitude, No Damage Reported.
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News18•30-09-2026, 10:53
Earthquake Jolts Vijayapura, Karnataka: 3.5 Magnitude, No Damage Reported.
- •An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 on the Richter scale occurred in Vijayapura, Karnataka, today.
- •The epicenter was near Deendavara Gram Panchayat in Basavan Bagewadi Taluk of Vijayapura district.
- •According to the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC), the earthquake struck around 2 AM on Tuesday night.
- •The earthquake's epicenter was approximately 10 kilometers below the ground, about 40 kilometers southwest of Vijayapura city.
- •Due to the low intensity, no damage to buildings, roads, or other infrastructure has been reported, nor any injuries.
Key Questions Answered
An earthquake measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale struck the Vijayapura district of Karnataka on September 30, 2026, at approximately 2:04 AM. Its epicenter was located near the Deendavara Gram Panchayat in Basavan Bagewadi Taluk at a depth of 10 kilometers.
No major damage to buildings, roads, or other infrastructure has been reported, and there are no reports of any injuries. Local conditions remain normal following the low-intensity tremors.
The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) is actively keeping an eye on the situation following the tremor.
