Shivamogga: 2.2 magnitude light tremors struck around Varahi and in Thirthahalli

Shivamogga, 04 Feb 2019 [Fik/News Sources]: Villagers around Varahi Power Project area in Hosanagar Taluka reported that they felt mild tremors in the wee hours of Sunday (3 February).

Around 1 a.m, villagers heard a huge sound for a couple of seconds, which led to the household items including utensil in homes fell down, causing sudden panic among the residents.

Official sources confirmed the reports and added that tremors were recorded in Megaravalli, Hanasa, Karunapura, Gadtagadde, Shuntihaklu, Yadur, Sunnadamane, Halige, and adjoining villages. The magnitude of tremors were recorded 2.2 on Richter scale.