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Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 hits Solapur district

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: July 9, 2022 11:22 IST

Earthquake tremors were reported in some places in Solapur district. At 6.22 am, a mild tremor was felt in ...

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Earthquake tremors were reported in some places in Solapur district. At 6.22 am, a mild tremor was felt in some places, locals said. The epicenter was reported at 10 km from Bijapur in Karnataka. The quake had a magnitude of 4.6 on the Richter scale. Therefore, mild tremors have been felt in Sangola, Pandharpur and Mangalvedha talukas of Solapur district. Solapur district administration has confirmed this news.

Mild tremors were felt in some parts of Solapur district this morning. The quake was felt around 6.30 am, locals said. Citizens informed that mild tremors were felt in some parts of Mangalwedha, Sangola, Pandharpur including Solapur city. This information has now been confirmed by the administration as well.

The epicenter was reported at 10 km from Vijayapur in Karnataka at 6.22 am, according to the Solapur district administration. The quake measured 4.6 on the Richter scale and had a depth of 10 km. Therefore, its effects have been felt in some parts of Solapur district as well. However, the administration has also given an explanation that no damage was caused as the magnitude of the earthquake was very low.

Karnataka has been experiencing continuous tremors for the past few days. According to PTI, the quake was felt in Hassan district of Karnataka on June 23. The quake had a magnitude of 3.4 on the Richter scale. 

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