A tremor measuring 3.7 on the Richter scale was recorded on Thursday evening in Palghar distric (Representative image)
PALGHAR: An earthquake of 3.7 magnitude was recorded in Palghar district at 7.16pm on Thursday, triggering brief panic among residents.
A 2.5-magnitude earthquake was recorded in Talasari on April 10, while a 3.6-magnitude tremor was reported there on September 26. No casualties or damage were reported immediately. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Mumbai | Silver Rate in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai | Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Petrol Price in Mumbai | Diesel Price in Mumbai | CNG Price in Mumbai | LPG Price in Mumbai Stay updated with the latest Mumbai news.
The Kurze area in talasari taluka was identified as the epicentre, with the tremor originating at a depth of around 7km, according to the National Centre for Seismology. Tremors were felt in talasari and parts of the district, including areas around vikramgad. Palghar has recorded several earthquakes over the past four to five years, with Dahanu and Talasari witnessing the highest number of tremors. The recurring tremors have renewed calls for a scientific study of seismic activity and a survey of vulnerable areas in the district. Download the TOI App.