Saturday, March 29, 2025
Khandwa/Burhanpur, June 4 – A mild earthquake measuring 3.8 on the Richter scale struck parts of Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday night, triggering panic among residents in the Khandwa and Burhanpur districts. The tremors were felt at around 9:57 PM and reportedly lasted between 30 seconds and one minute.
According to the National Center for Seismology, the epicenter of the quake was located in Maharashtra’s Amravati district, approximately 66 kilometers from the Khandwa district headquarters. The earthquake originated at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers beneath the earth’s surface.
The tremors were experienced in several areas including Khandwa, Pandhana, Kohdad, Borgao, Rustampur, and surrounding villages. Startled by the sudden shaking, residents quickly evacuated their homes and gathered in open spaces. Fortunately, no injuries or property damage were reported from any of the affected regions.
Saurabh Gupta, a meteorologist, explained that recent heavy rainfall in Maharashtra may have played a role in triggering the seismic activity. He stated that water seepage into the soil could have disturbed underground air movement and layers, resulting in the quake. He classified it as a low-intensity tectonic disturbance.
Magnitude: 3.8 on the Richter scale
Epicenter: Amravati district, Maharashtra
Affected Areas: Khandwa, Burhanpur, and nearby villages
Casualties/Damage: None reported
Possible Cause: Recent rainfall leading to underground water infiltration
Although the earthquake was mild, it caused significant alarm among residents, who remained outside their homes for a while fearing aftershocks.
