Two mild earthquakes struck parts of Maharashtra’s Hingoli district within a gap of about two hours on Saturday morning, causing concern among residents but resulting in no reported casualties or property damage, officials said. The tremors were recorded in and around Aundha Nagnath tehsil, with residents reporting rumbling sounds and noticeable ground movement during the seismic activity. The first tremor, measuring 3.3 in magnitude, was recorded at around 7:46 am, according to the district disaster management cell. The epicentre was located at Gadhala village in Aundha Nagnath tehsil, with the tremor occurring at a depth of around 7 km.

The event was felt in parts of the surrounding area and was accompanied by a rumbling sound, prompting some residents to step outside their homes after noticing the unusual movement. Although the first tremor was relatively mild, the occurrence of a second and stronger jolt later in the morning increased anxiety among residents. Officials said the second tremor measured 4.5 in magnitude and was experienced across multiple parts of Hingoli district. The stronger seismic event occurred roughly two hours after the first tremor, making the sequence particularly noticeable to people living in areas close to the reported epicentre.

Residents of Pimpaldari and adjoining areas in Aundha Nagnath tehsil also reported hearing a rumbling sound before the second tremor. According to villagers, the sound continued for several minutes and was followed by the stronger jolt. Such reports added to the concern among residents, particularly because the second tremor was stronger than the one recorded earlier in the morning. However, officials said there was no immediate indication of damage caused by either event.

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The district administration and disaster management authorities continued to monitor developments following the tremors. Officials said there were no reports of deaths, injuries or property damage after the seismic activity. No major disruption was reported from the affected areas. Authorities generally assess the situation after such events to determine whether buildings, roads or other public infrastructure have suffered any impact, while also monitoring for additional tremors.

The two events also prompted residents in affected villages to remain cautious. While the tremors caused temporary panic, the absence of casualties or structural damage meant that the situation remained under control. The first event's epicentre being identified at Gadhala village provided authorities with a specific area to monitor, while the wider impact of the second, stronger tremor was assessed across the district. Officials are expected to continue observing the region for any further seismic activity and issue updates if necessary.

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