Wed Dec 04 13:29:55 UTC 2024: ## Earthquake Shakes Chhattisgarh, Tremors Felt in Naxal-Affected Areas
**Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, India** – A 5.3 magnitude earthquake, centered in Telangana, shook parts of Chhattisgarh on Wednesday morning, causing panic in several districts. Tremors were felt as far as 7:36 AM in the Naxal-affected areas of Bijapur, Sukma, and Dantewada. Residents rushed out of their homes following the tremors. The National Center for Seismology reported the earthquake originated in Mulugu district of Telangana at 7:27 AM, at a depth of 40 kilometers. The earthquake was also felt in Hyderabad.
This is not the first time the region has experienced seismic activity. Seven months ago, Jagdalpur experienced two earthquakes within a 12-minute span. Those tremors, registering 2.6 on the Richter scale, were felt in several areas including Amaguḍa, Kumharpara, Pathraguḍa, and surrounding villages.
The article explains that earthquakes occur due to the movement and collision of tectonic plates beneath the earth’s surface. The text also includes advice on what to do during an earthquake, though the specific advice is not included in this summary.
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