Hyderabad: A Telangana earthquake measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale jolted Mancherial and Komaram Bheem Asifabad districts around midnight, triggering panic among residents in several villages.
According to seismology officials, the epicentre lay about 35 kilometres from Mancherial. Moreover, tremors extended up to the Telangana–Maharashtra border, causing concern in adjoining areas.
In Marthidi village of Bejjur mandal in Komaram Bheem Asifabad district, the ground shook for nearly three seconds. As a result, household items fell to the floor and residents rushed outdoors.
Telangana earthquake triggers panic in border villages
Many people woke from deep sleep as the tremor struck unexpectedly. Consequently, families ran out of their houses in fear and gathered in open spaces. Villagers said they had never experienced such shaking earlier.
CCTV cameras installed inside some houses recorded objects moving during the tremor. Soon after, residents shared the videos on social media, which further heightened anxiety in nearby habitations.
However, officials have not reported any casualties or major structural damage so far. Authorities continue to monitor the situation and assess ground conditions in affected villages.
A few months ago, tremors also hit several districts in the State. At that time, Karimnagar, Mancherial and Adilabad reported mild shaking. Later, officials traced the epicentre to Rebbena in Asifabad district.
Seismology experts advised residents not to panic during mild tremors and to follow basic safety precautions. They urged people to move to open areas and avoid standing near unstable structures if similar incidents occur in the future.
