Mild Tremors Shake Vijayapura District: A Wake-Up Call or Just a Rumble?

Two low-intensity tremors with a magnitude of 2.6 on the Richter scale were recorded in Vijayapura district, occurring in the Tikota and Basavana Bagewadi Taluks. Despite the shallow depth of 10 km, the earthquakes pose no threat to the community, and residents are advised not to panic.

In a recent development, two low-intensity tremors were recorded in Vijayapura district on Monday, both registering a magnitude of 2.6 on the Richter scale. According to the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC), the first tremor was centered 2.9 kilometers east-northeast of Honwad Gram Panchayat in Tikota Taluk, occurring at 11:41 am.

The second tremor was detected at Mangoli Gram Panchayat in Basavana Bagewadi Taluk. Occurring at a depth of 10 kilometers, these seismic events have been classified as low-intensity. The KSNDMC's Seismic Intensity map indicates that these tremors, with a possible impact radius of 20-30 kilometers, are unlikely to cause harm.

Despite the slight vibrations that may have been felt locally, KSNDMC has reassured residents that the area's Seismic Zone-3 classification and lack of structural discontinuities contribute to minimal risk. Authorities emphasize that there is no cause for concern due to the earthquakes' low magnitude and intensity.

(With inputs from agencies.)