Wed Dec 04 13:29:34 UTC 2024: **Andhra Pradesh Shaken by Series of Minor Earthquakes; No Major Damage Reported**
AMARAVATI, INDIA – A series of minor earthquakes rattled several districts of Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday morning, causing panic among residents. Tremors were felt across the state, with reports coming in from Vijayawada, Jaggaiahpeta, Eluru, and Visakhapatnam. In Vijayawada, the ground shook for a few seconds, prompting people to flee their homes. Similar incidents were reported in Jaggaiahpeta’s surrounding villages and several areas in West Godavari district, including Jangareddigudem, Jeelugumilli, Buttayiguddem, and Koyyalaguddem. In Visakhapatnam, slight tremors were felt in some areas around Seethammadhara between 7:27 AM and 7:28 AM.
While the tremors caused widespread fear, officials reported no casualties or significant property damage. Residents described feeling a sudden jolt, prompting them to evacuate their homes and apartments, particularly in NTR district. Experts have reassured the public that the earthquakes, originating approximately 40 kilometers below the earth’s surface, pose no significant threat to the state, given Andhra Pradesh’s classification in seismic zone 2. The tremors, they explained, were more pronounced in river basin areas.
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