Minor earthquake near Nagpur
A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 2.8 struck near Nagpur, Maharashtra, India, earlier today, on March 26, 2024, at 09:23:39 UTC. The local time at the epicenter was recorded as Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 02:53 pm (Asia/Kolkata GMT +5:30). The quake's epicenter was located at a latitude of 21.07°N and a longitude of 78.85°E, with a depth of 10.0 km.
Despite its low magnitude, the earthquake could have been felt by residents in the nearby town of Kalmeshwar, located approximately 19.4 km (12 mi) north of the epicenter. However, reports indicate that the shaking experienced in Kalmeshwar was very weak, and there have been no reports of damage or injuries.
The National Center for Seismology (NCS) confirmed the event, which released an estimated seismic energy of 1 x 10^9 joules (equivalent to 278 kilowatt hours or 0.239 tons of TNT). Weather conditions at the time of the earthquake were characterized by clear skies with a temperature of 37.3°C (99°F), low humidity at 12%, and a gentle breeze of 1 m/s (2 kts) coming from the east.
It's worth noting that earthquakes of this magnitude are relatively common in seismic regions like Maharashtra, and while they may cause slight tremors, they rarely result in significant damage or disruption. Emergency services and local authorities have not reported any immediate concerns following this event.
