Tremors in coastal Andhra Pradesh after powerful quake hits Nepal and India

Visakhapatnam: The north coastal Andhra Pradesh experienced mild tremors on Saturday after a powerful earthquake struck Nepal and parts of north and northeast India.

However, no casualty or damage to property were reported. According to Cyclone Warning Centre here, the tremors were felt for a few seconds in Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam and East Godavari districts.

"It is a common phenomenon to experience tremors after an earthquake. However, there is no need to panic. No loss of life or property were reported," the cyclone centre officials said.

Meanwhile, a report from Rajahmundry, quoting revenue officials, said the tremors were felt in Rajahmundry, Amalapuram, Kakinada, Kothapeta, Ravulapalem and Mummidivaram areas in East Godavari district.

The tremors were felt between 11.30 am and 12.00 pm, they said, adding that they lasted for a few seconds.

District Collector H Arun Kumar has sought a report from the Hyderabad-based National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI).

Mild tremors were felt in Vijayawada, which left residents in shock. The tremors lasted for about 4 seconds.

People in several parts of the city felt tremors and such was the impact that doors and windows of the buildings were shaken.

Residents of Ramavarappadu, Currency Nagar, Benz Circle, Krishna Lanka, Ayodhya Nagar, Gollapudi, Bavajipet and many other areas rushed out of their homes in fear.

“Doors and windows of our house were rattling at around 12.00 noon. It lasted for nearly five seconds and we rushed out of our house,” Vara Lakshmi, resident of Patamata, said. Residents at Gollapudi felt seismic vibrations and furniture was swaying. Tremors were also felt in Guntur district. However, no loss of property and life has been reported.

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