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.

According to the National Center for Seismology, an earthquake of 5.3 magnitude was felt at 7.27 a.m. on Wednesday with Medaram in Mulugu district of Telangana as the epicentre.

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

Telangana’s rare seismic activity contrasts with the overall vulnerability of India’s landmass, where 59 per cent of the area is prone to earthquakes of varying intensities. While Zone V experiences the highest seismicity, Zone II has the least.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 hit Telangana's Mulugu at 7:27am, said the National Center for Seismology.

An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale strikes Mulugu district in Telangana, causing tremors across multiple regions including Hyderabad. The tremor's epicentre is identified in the Medaram region,

A 5.3-magnitude earthquake shook Telangana's Mulugu district on Wednesday morning, which was unusually high for a state falling under low damage risk zone

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

The tremors were reported at several places in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, including Hyderabad. Discover the latest business news, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries,