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4.5 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Maharashtra: Hingoli Residents Flee Homes in Panic
- •A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck Hingoli, Maharashtra, causing widespread panic among residents.
- •The National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported the tremor occurred around 10:21 AM on Saturday.
- •People in affected areas immediately fled their homes as the ground shook.
- •Experts advise residents in earthquake zones to be vigilant and use earthquake-resistant construction techniques.
- •Earlier, on September 27, Palghar district in Maharashtra experienced a 3.6 magnitude earthquake.
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According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), a moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 4.5 on the Richter scale struck the Hingoli district of Maharashtra on Saturday morning at around 10:21 AM, causing residents to flee their homes in panic.
Detailed information regarding potential damage and casualties was not immediately available following the 4.5 magnitude earthquake in Hingoli, though local residents quickly gathered to assess the current situation after running outdoors.
Palghar district experienced a 3.6 magnitude earthquake earlier on September 27, 2026, at 10:33 PM, with its epicenter located 5 kilometers deep in the Talasari region. The district's disaster management cell confirmed there were no reports of injuries or structural damage.
