Thu Dec 05 00:43:02 UTC 2024: ## Telugu States Shaken by Earthquake; Scientists Assess Risk

**Hyderabad, India** – Recent tremors felt across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have raised concerns about seismic activity in the Telugu states. A quake centered near Mulugu, Telangana, caused noticeable shaking in several areas, including Hyderabad and Vijayawada. The earthquake, occurring in a region recently impacted by a tornado, prompted questions about the geological stability of the area.

While the recent quake registered below 5 on the Richter scale, scientists are assessing the long-term risk. India is divided into five seismic zones based on earthquake risk. Telangana and Andhra Pradesh largely fall under Zone 3, indicating a moderate risk of earthquakes with a magnitude of up to 5. However, areas like Hyderabad and Vijayawada, along with other major cities mentioned in the article (Vijayawada, Machilipatnam, Nellore, Chennai, Bengaluru, Mangalore, Mumbai, Pune, Nasik, Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Kashi, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Lucknow, Kanpur), are included in this zone. Higher risk zones (Zone 4 and 5) are primarily located in the Himalayan region and other parts of northern India.

Although the probability of a major earthquake in the Telugu states is considered low, the recent tremors serve as a reminder of the potential for seismic activity. Scientists continue to monitor the situation and provide reassurances to the public. The article does not mention casualties or significant damage resulting from the earthquake.

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