Alluri District: Mild Tremors Felt After 4.4 Magnitude Earthquake Near Odisha Border
5 April 2026 12:14 AM IST5 April 2026 12:14 AM IST
Residents in Paderu, Hukumpeta, and Pedabayalu areas reported light shaking
Mild tremors struck the Alluri Sitarama Raju (ASR) district late Saturday night, triggering widespread panic among locals.
At approximately 11:30 PM, the earth shook for about 30 seconds, affecting areas including Araku Valley, Paderu, Pedabayalu, and Hukumpeta. Jolted from their sleep and unsure of what was happening, terrified residents rushed out of their homes into the streets.
Locals reported that the sudden, unprecedented shaking left them deeply frightened, with household items and utensils falling off shelves in several homes.
According to preliminary reports, the mild tremors were also felt along the neighboring Odisha border.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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