Mild tremors in Dharmapuri

DHARMAPURI, JAN. 4. Mild tremors rocked Dharmapuri and its surrounding areas for a few seconds in the wee hours of Thursday. The tremor, which occurred roughly at 4.20 a.m., sent people scurrying out of their houses. However, no major damage was reported. The tremor was felt in the villages within the five km radius around Dharmapuri.

Mr. Rajarathinam, PA (General) to Collector, said that according to the meteorological department in Chennai, the shock was of the magnitude of 3.0 on the Richter scale. - Our Staff Reporter.

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