Karnataka’s Kodagu District Records 1.6 Magnitude Earthquake

Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) reassured the public that earthquakes of such low magnitude typically do not cause damage and are rarely felt strongly.

Kodagu earthquake: A minor earthquake measuring 1.6 on the Richter scale was recorded in Kodagu district, Karnataka, on Wednesday. According to the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC), the epicenter was located 2.4 km northwest of Made in Madikeri taluk, approximately 4 km from Madikeri city.

Details of the Earthquake

The KSNDMC reported that the seismic intensity of the tremor was low and it might have been felt within a 15 to 20 km radius from the epicenter. However, it reassured the public that earthquakes of such low magnitude typically do not cause damage and are rarely felt strongly.

The epicenter is within Seismic Zone III, according to the Tectonic Map, indicating that the region is considered moderately prone to earthquakes. However, the KSNDMC clarified that the area does not have structural discontinuities, reducing the likelihood of significant seismic activity.

KSNDMC Statement 

Taking to X, Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre said, "As per the Seismic Intensity map of the said Earthquake from the Epicentre, the intensity observed is low and the tremor might be felt up to a maximum radial distance of 15-20 kms from the epicentre. This type of earthquake do not create any harm to the local community, although there may be slight shaking observed locally."

"The Epicentre falls in Seismic Zone III, wherein the possibility of damages due to earthquake is very less. Also, the epicentre is void of any structural discontinuities as per the Tectonic map. The Community need not panic as the intensity observed is low and not destructive," it said. 

 

Officials confirmed that no damage to property or injuries were reported following the tremor.