Wed Dec 04 11:50:52 UTC 2024: ## 5.3 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Telangana, Causes Panic
**Warangal, Telangana, India –** A 5.3 magnitude earthquake, centered near Medaram in Mulugu district of Telangana, rattled a large swathe of the state on [Date of earthquake]. The tremors, which lasted between 5 and 15 seconds in several areas, caused widespread panic and prompted residents to flee their homes.
The earthquake, which struck at approximately 7:27 AM, was felt strongly across the erstwhile Warangal district, including Warangal city itself. Reports of tremors also emerged from Khammam, Nalgonda, Karimnagar, Ranga Reddy districts, and several areas within Hyderabad, including Hayathnagar, Pedda Amberpet, Vanasthalipuram, Abdullapurmet, Narsingi, and Kukatpally. Tremors were also reported in Mahbubabad district (specifically Gangaram) and parts of Peddapalli district (Godavarikhani, Sultanabad, Karimnagar, and Husnabad).
In Mahbubabad’s Gangaram, the shaking was intense enough to knock people off their chairs. Across the affected regions, people described running out of their homes and buildings in fear. The earthquake also caused brief panic in Vijayawada and surrounding areas of Andhra Pradesh’s NTR district, with tremors lasting approximately 10 seconds in Vijayawada, Jaggayyapeta, Tiruvuru, and Gampalagudem.
The earthquake’s impact prompted immediate discussions across the region, underscoring the fear and uncertainty felt by residents. While no immediate reports of significant damage or casualties have been reported, the intensity of the quake and the widespread panic highlight the need for preparedness and awareness of seismic activity in the region. Scientists are monitoring the situation and further updates are expected.
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