Basmat taluka in Hingoli district of Maharashtra has been experiencing repeated tremors over the past few days, with underground rumbling sounds and ground vibrations continuing without pause. On Monday night (April 27), another strong earthquake was felt, marking the fourth such quake in April and causing concern among residents. However, no official earthquake has been recorded.
At around 11:35 pm on Monday, a loud sound was heard from beneath the ground, followed by noticeable shaking. The tremors were most strongly felt in villages including Pangra Shinde, Wapti, Kupti, Shirli and Khambala. Many residents, who were asleep at the time, woke up in fear. Several people rushed out of their homes and spent the night in open areas due to panic.
4th Tremor in April
April 2026 has proved worrying for the region in terms of seismic activity. The first major tremor was reported on April 11, followed by another shortly after. A third tremor was felt on April 22, and the latest occurred on April 27 at around 11:35 pm. Although these incidents have not been officially recorded as earthquakes.
For the past seven to eight years, areas including Basmat, Aundha Nagnath and Kalamnuri have experienced intermittent tremors. Residents of Pangra Shinde and nearby villages have expressed concern that these repeated shocks could indicate a larger risk in the future.
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Villagers say that while they have grown somewhat accustomed to the tremors, those occurring at night continue to cause fear. They have urged the administration to take immediate note of the situation and conduct a scientific assessment of the area through geologists to study the ground activity.
Residents have also appealed to authorities to take the matter seriously, provide guidance and suggest safety measures to ensure public safety.