Mild 1.8 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Bidar Taluk, Karnataka; No Damage Reported
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News18•28-01-2026, 18:45
Mild 1.8 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Bidar Taluk, Karnataka; No Damage Reported
- •A 1.8 magnitude earthquake was reported in Huchukanahalli and Seerakatahalli villages of Bidar taluk, Karnataka.
- •The tremor was felt within approximately a 1 km radius, causing panic among villagers due to a strange sound.
- •Local officials, including the Bidar Tahsildar, inspected the affected areas and advised residents not to panic.
- •The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) confirmed the seismic intensity was very low.
- •KSNDMC stated the earthquake, in Seismic Zone II, poses no threat and would not cause harm to the community.
Why It Matters: A minor 1.8 magnitude earthquake in Bidar, Karnataka caused panic but no damage, officials confirm.
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