Mumbai, 25 July (HS): A mild earthquake of

3.6 intensity struck Maharashtra’s Nashik and Palghar districts on Saturday

morning. Four tremors were recorded around 9.55 am in Borgaon of Surgana tehsil

of Nashik district. Report of any damage to properties or life has not been

received. The epicentre of the earthquake is stated to be around 44 km

north-west of Nashik city.

Palghar was shaken qround 10.57 am. The National

Centre for Seismology recorded intensity of the earthquake at 3.1. Tremors were

felt in Dhudalwadi Kasa area in Dahanu Tehsil of Palghar district. The

epicentre was stated to be 93 km north of Mumbai and at a depith of 9 km.

People came out of their houses. However, no damage

has been reported.

The administration has appealed to the people not to

believe in any kind of rumour.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar