Earthquake of magnitude 3.2 hits Tamil Nadu’s Chengalpattu

The quake occurred in the northern TN district at 7.39 am.

3.2-magnitude earthquake in Tamil Nadu's Chengalpattu. (Representational)

An earthquake of magnitude of 3.2 occurred in Tamil Nadu’s Chengalpattu district Friday morning, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said.

The quake occurred in the northern TN district at 7.39 am at a depth of 10 km.

“Earthquake of magnitude 3.2, occurred on 08-12-2023, 07:39:22 IST…. depth: 10 km…,” the NCS said in an update on X.

Earthquake of Magnitude:3.2, Occurred on 08-12-2023, 07:39:22 IST, Lat: 12.50 & Long: 79.85, Depth: 10 Km ,Location: Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India for more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/W5OwSbf8cL @Indiametdept @ndmaindia @Dr_Mishra1966 @KirenRijiju pic.twitter.com/irkQDHzPYD

— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) December 8, 2023

Chengalpattu along with Chennai, Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram is expected to receive light rainfall, as per the daily weather bulletin released by Chennai’s Regional Meterological Centre today.

— With PTI inputs

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