Yavatmal hit by earthquake, other districts feel tremors

AURANGABAD: Tremors were felt in parts of Nanded and Hingoli districts of Marathwada after a 4.4 magnitude earthquake on the richter scale hit Yavatmal district at 8.33am on Sunday.
The epicentre of the earthquake was located around 10km away in Sadhunagar area of Yavatmal district. While no loss to lives or properties were reported due to the moderate seismic activity in both Nanded and Hingoli districts, the widespread tremors felt due to shallow depth of the earthquake saw many people staying out of their houses for considerable time out of fear of fresh tremors.
Nanded district collector Vipin Itankar said citizens should not panic and follow safety measures.