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4.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Nashik District, Maharashtra

A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit Nashik district in Maharashtra at 10:00 PM IST. The tremor, recorded at a depth of 5 km, was classified as shallow. No damage was reported following the event. This earthquake follows earlier mild tremors that affected three talukas in the district on Thursday afternoon. The National Centre for Seismology has confirmed the details of this seismic activity.

Sahil Sharma

Sahil Sharma

Aug 12, 2026

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4.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Nashik District, Maharashtra
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Key Takeaways

  • 4.3 magnitude earthquake recorded in Nashik
  • Tremor occurred at 10:00 PM IST on August 9
  • No damage reported despite shallow depth

A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck Nashik district in Maharashtra at 10:00 PM IST. The tremor was recorded at a depth of 5 km, categorizing it as a shallow earthquake. No damage was reported following this incident.

The earthquake was noted by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), which provided the coordinates of the tremor at 20.424 degrees north latitude and 73.682 degrees east longitude. This event follows mild tremors earlier felt across three talukas in Nashik district.

  • Time of occurrence — The earthquake occurred at 10:00 PM IST.
  • Depth significance — At a depth of 5 km, the earthquake was shallow.
  • Regional impact — No damage was reported.
Source: MBN News Desk
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