Telangana is not a place that frequently experiences earthquake as the state is classified as Zone II, a zone with low-intensity seismic activity.

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.

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.

A 5.3-magnitude earthquake in Telangana's Mulugu, on Wednesday sparked social media buzz, with users calling it one of the strongest quakes in the state.

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.

Residents of several areas in the Telugu states experienced panic as moderate earthquake tremors shook the ground for several seconds.

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

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.