Wed Dec 04 04:45:41 UTC 2024: ## 5.3 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Telangana, Tremors Felt in Hyderabad
**Hyderabad, India –** A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck Mulugu district in Telangana state, India, on Wednesday morning at 7:27 AM local time, sending tremors across the region, including Hyderabad and parts of Andhra Pradesh. The National Center for Seismology confirmed the quake, which is reported to be one of the strongest to hit Telangana in the last 20 years. While residents experienced widespread alarm, there have been no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage. The epicenter was located in the Godavari river bed.