A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Mulugu, Telangana, today, marking the region's second-largest quake in 55 years. Here's an explanation of why earthquakes are so uncommon in the area.

An earthquake of 5.3 magnitude struck Mulugu in Telangana on Wednesday morning, the National Center for Seismology said.There were no immediate reports of any casualties or major damage to properties.

The earthquake that hit Telangana on Wednesday morning was the second earthquake of over 5 magnitude on the Richter Scale in the region in the last 55 years.

An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 shook the Mulugu district of Telangana on Wednesday morning, India’s National Centre for Seismology

The National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported tremors across the state, including Hyderabad, and parts of Andhra Pradesh. Despite the intensity, no immediate reports of casualties or major damage were received.

Several parts of Telangana felt tremors as a 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit the state on Wednesday. The tremor was recorded around 7.27 AM at a depth of 40 km, according to the National Centre for Seismology.

A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Mulugu district in Telangana at 7:27 AM on Wednesday. Tremors were felt across several districts, including parts of Hyderabad. No major damage was reported. Authorities confirmed that the earthquake had a depth of 40 kilometers and minor vibrations were felt even 250 kilometers away in Hyderabad.

According to the National Center for Seismology, the quake originated in Telangana's Mulugu, leading to light tremors felt in Nagpur

Light tremors were felt in Nagpur and Gadchiroli districts of Maharashtra after a 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck Mulugu in Telangana on Wednesday morning. No reports of damage or injuries have been received so far.

Nagpur experienced significant tremors early Wednesday morning due to a 5.3 magnitude earthquake in Mulugu, Telangana. No major damage was reported, a