CSIR-NGRI scientists report second biggest earthquake in 55 years in Telangana, assuring public safety and monitoring seismic activity.

The quake hit at around 7:27 am on Wednesday at a depth of 40 kms and was centred around the Mulugu region, according to the National Centre for Seismology.

An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 jolted the Mulugu district of Telangana on Wednesday morning, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).

Residents of Mulugu experience 5.3 magnitude earthquake, initially mistaking tremors for monkeys, causing confusion and surprise.

There are four Seismic zones in India - Zone II, Zone III, Zone IV and Zone V. Zone V expects the highest level of seismicity whereas Zone II is associated with the lowest level of seismicity. Telangana is grouped in Zone II,