Palghar district in Maharashtra recorded 8 low-intensity earthquakes in the range of 2.2 to 3.6 magnitude within four hours early on Friday, officials said. The slight tremors were felt in the Dahanu and Talasari tehsils of the district.
“An earthquake of 3.5 magnitude was recorded at 3.29 am, which was followed by 3.5 and 3.6 magnitude quakes at 3.57 am and 7.6 am respectively,” chief of the District Disaster Control Cell Vivekanand Kadam said. “Besides these three earthquakes, which were above 3.0 magnitude, five others were experienced between 3 am and 7 am. Their magnitude was in the range of 2.2 to 2.8.” Dahanu Sub Divisional Officer Ashima Mittal said. According to reports these two tehsils have been experiencing low-intensity earthquakes since last week. 4 were recorded on Friday and Saturday.
Local tehsildars will carry out inspections in the area. Tents have been set up in open grounds for villagers to take shelter in. Disaster coordination committees have been formed at the village level and the civil defence staff has been asked to remain prepared for assistance and mock drills will be conducted for villagers.
The district authorities released an audio message, asking the villagers in Dahanu region to remain alert as they reside in “earthquake-prone” area.