The tremors in Visakhapatnam were felt as a mild earthquake hitting the city, netizens reported a loud sound

NEW DELHI: Several social media users reported on Sunday morning that they heard a loud sound resembling an explosion in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh and witnessed earthquakes that lasted for a few seconds. The National Center for Seismology later confirmed that an earthquake occurred in Visakhapatnam at 7.13 am with mild tremors measuring 1.8 on the Richter scale. However, there was no official report of any loud noise or explosion in the city. Also Read – Magnitude 4.3 earthquake shakes Andaman and Nicobar Islands

#Visakhapatnam city experienced a mild earthquake of 1.8 on the Richter scale this morning at 7.13 am. No need to worry, it is very light and will not cause any tsunami or any major impact. pic.twitter.com/Ez941JYjWG

– Andhra Pradesh Weatherman (@APWeatherman96) November 14, 2021

Soon after, the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Authority (GVMC) also confirmed the news of an earthquake as it asked people to take “precautionary steps” after the tremors were reported.

Dear citizens,

Panic was felt across the city at around 7.14am this morning.

It is requested that precautionary steps be taken to avoid the potential earthquake impact. (1/2).

– Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) (GVMC_OFFICIAL) November 14, 2021

According to reports, the earthquake prompted people in several districts of Visakhapatnam to move out of their homes.

While no official sources have confirmed whether or not the earthquake occurred in the city, the Android Earthquake Alerts System said, “There are reports of shaking in the Visakhapatnam district.” Confirmation of an earthquake by the National Seismology Center came a few hours later.

Volcanodiscovery.com earlier said it had received “unverified early reports of ground shaking” caused by possible “seismic activity” near Vizag.

“We are receiving unverified early reports of ground shaking that may be caused by seismic activity in or near Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India on November 14, 2021 (GMT) at approximately 01:43. The website stated that there are no details yet. About the size or depth of this potential earthquake.

Meanwhile, Twitter users said they heard a “weird loud sound” while some said they experienced an earthquake that lasted “4-5 seconds”. Here are some of the tweets:

OK. what was that?! I felt something like an earthquake after a strange loud sound. #Visakhapatnam #Visag #earthquake

– Prashant Xaxa (@prashant_xaxa) November 14, 2021

NCS_Earthquake Please confirm seismic activity in Visakhapatnam. We experienced mild tremors at 7:10 am today

– Sree Swathi (@Swathivol) November 14, 2021

A loud sound might have been felt by #Earthquake #Temors in #Visakhapatnam a few minutes ago. Waiting for official confirmation/information #Vizag https://t.co/wgCZ8zRZG5

– Weather @ Hyderabad ?? (@Rajani_Weather) November 14, 2021

I heard a big sound and #earthquake-like activity in #Visakhapatnam at 7.15am…..any idea

– Varun R (@varun34569) November 14, 2021

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