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Maharashtra experiences earthquake swarm, seismologists explain causes
Published Monday, August 17, 2026 · Updated August 17
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- Of the 29 tremors during the last fortnight, 24 were in and around Nashik, four were in Palghar and one was in Nagpur.
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- The Hindu
The article emphasizes the geological reasons behind Maharashtra's recurring earthquake swarms, including intraplate tectonics, Deccan Traps bedrock, and the potential role of rainfall-triggered seismicity.
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