Mumbai: Parts of the city experienced mild tremors originating from anearthquake of slight intensity, measuring 5.0 on the Richter Scale, which shook the Koyna region of Maharashtra on Saturday. This is the second time in the past few months that an earthquake originating from Koyna shook the city. On November 15 (Saturday), similar minor shocks were felt in the city's suburbs from an earthquake originating in Koyna.
The quake occurred at 5.21 pm. Though the cause of its occurrence is not yet known, preliminary observations revealed the quake's epicentre was approximately 200 km south-east of Mumbai at 17.2 degrees North latitude and 73.8 degrees East longitude, said officials of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).
According to IMD officials, the quake lasted for over 20 seconds and was experienced in Satara, Kolhapur, Sangli, Ratnagiri, Mumbai and Pune. There were no immediate reports of any damage to life or property due to the quake, said. an official. A number of people felt the low-intensity tremors.
Panic-stricken residents in parts of Andheri and Bandra (E) came out on the streets.
"I was sleeping when I felt my bed shaking. It happened thrice within a few seconds," said Radha Patil, a housewife from Kalanagar in Bandra (E).
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