5.3 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Telangana: Residents Mistake Tremors for Monkey Mischief
Mulugu, Telangana: Early Monday morning, residents of Mulugu in Telangana were startled by what they initially thought was the work of mischievous monkeys. However, as walls began to shake and utensils clattered, it became clear that the region was experiencing a 5.3 magnitude earthquake.
The quake, one of the strongest recorded in the area in 55 years, caused tremors that rippled across parts of central and northern India.
Residents Share Their Experiences
Mangamma, an Auxiliary Nurse Midwife from SS Tadvai, recalled, “I was sorting things at home when the vessels and cot started shaking. At first, I blamed the monkeys, but when the walls trembled too, I froze in confusion. It lasted about a minute.”
Similarly, A. Trishul, lying on his bed during the quake, mistook the monke...
