The earthquake struck near Thimmojanahalli village at 9:01 am, with tremors reported in surrounding areas. KSNDMC confirmed no loss of life or property
A 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck Doddaballapur taluk in Bengaluru Rural district on October 23, 2026. The epicentre was located near Thimmojanahalli village at a depth of 10 kilometres. KSNDMC reported no casualties or property damage and advised residents to remain calm.
Bengaluru: A mild earthquake measuring 3.0 in magnitude struck Doddaballapur taluk in Bengaluru Rural district at approximately 9:01 am on Friday, causing brief tremors in nearby villages.
According to information attributed to the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) and the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake occurred at 9:01:59 am at a depth of approximately 10 kilometres.
The epicentre was located around 500 metres north of Thimmojanahalli village, within the limits of Tubagere Gram Panchayat.
Bengaluru Rural Earthquake Epicentre Located Near Thimmojanahalli
The earthquake's epicentre was identified near Thimmojanahalli village, close to Naraganahalli and Karnala villages in Doddaballapur taluk.
According to the reported seismic data, mild tremors were felt within an estimated radius of 20 to 30 kilometres from the epicentre.
Residents in surrounding areas reportedly experienced shaking for a few seconds, causing temporary concern. However, no loss of life or damage to property was reported following the earthquake.
KSNDMC Advises Residents Not to Panic After Earthquake
The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre advised residents to remain calm and avoid circulating unverified information about the tremors.
According to the statement attributed to KSNDMC, the affected area falls within Seismic Zone II, which is classified as a relatively low seismic hazard zone under India's seismic zoning system.
The centre also indicated that there were no known local geological concerns requiring immediate public alarm.
Although the tremors were mild, officials advised residents to rely on information released by authorised agencies.
Doddaballapur Earthquake Recorded at 10-Kilometre Depth
The reported earthquake details are summarised below:
The reported tremors lasted only a few seconds, and no emergency evacuation or damage assessment measures were mentioned in the available information.
