A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Mulugu, Telangana, today, marking the region's second-largest quake in 55 years. Here's an explanation of why earthquakes are so uncommon in the area.

Tremors were felt in Telangana and parts of Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday after a strong earthquake of 5.3 magnitude originated in Mulugu in the morning though no major damage to either life or property was reported.

Several parts of Telangana felt tremors as a 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit the state on Wednesday. The tremor was recorded around 7.27 AM at a depth of 40 km, according to the National Centre for Seismology.

An earthquake of 5.3 magnitude struck Mulugu in Telangana on Wednesday morning, the National Center for Seismology said. There were no immediate reports of any casualties or major damage to properties.

A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Mulugu district in Telangana at 7:27 AM on Wednesday. Tremors were felt across several districts, including parts of Hyderabad. No major damage was reported. Authorities confirmed that the earthquake had a depth of 40 kilometers and minor vibrations were felt even 250 kilometers away in Hyderabad.

According to the National Center for Seismology, the quake originated in Telangana's Mulugu, leading to light tremors felt in Nagpur