Palghar Shakes: Night-Long Tremors & Earthquakes Alarm Residents; Scientists Explain Hydro-Seismicity

• Palghar district experienced repeated earthquake tremors from Saturday afternoon until 9:30 PM, with a magnitude of 3.2 recorded.
• The tremors caused panic, leading residents in many villages to evacuate their homes, though no loss of life or property was reported.
• Scientists attribute the continuous shaking to 'Earthquake Swarms' and hydro-seismicity, where rainwater seeping into rock layers creates underground pressure.
• The region's geological structure, with old fault lines and shallow epicenters (5-15 km), makes even mild tremors feel strong.
• Authorities confirm no risk of a major earthquake, advising against rumors, but continuous monitoring is underway.

Why It Matters: Palghar experiences continuous mild tremors due to hydro-seismicity and geological factors, but no major earthquake risk.