Earthquake of magnitude 3.2 hits Tamil Nadu’s Chengalpet: Seismology center

The earthquake occurred in this northern Tamil Nadu district—Chengalpet at 7.39 am, on Friday, 8 December.

Published Dec 08, 2023 | 11:10 AM ⚊ Updated Dec 08, 2023 | 11:14 AM

Earthquake in Chengalpet. (iStock)

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An earthquake of magnitude of 3.2 occurred in Chengalpet on the morning of Friday, 8 December, the National Center for Seismology said.

The quake occurred in this northern Tamil Nadu district—Chengalpet at 7.39 am.

“Earthquake of magnitude 3.2, occurred on 08-12-2023, 07:39:22 IST…. depth: 10 km…,” NCS said in an X update.

Earthquake of Magnitude:3.2, Occurred on 08-12-2023, 07:39:22 IST, Lat: 12.50 & Long: 79.85, Depth: 10 Km ,Location: Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India for more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/W5OwSbf8cL @Indiametdept @ndmaindia @Dr_Mishra1966 @KirenRijiju pic.twitter.com/irkQDHzPYD

— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) December 8, 2023

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