KOLHAPUR: An earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter Scale hit Maharashtra's Koyna region at 11.44pm on Saturday.The epicentre of the earthquake was Koyna area of Satara district. The tremors were also felt in Sangli and Kolhapur areas of south Maharashtra.The officials of the Earthquake Department of Koyna Dam confirmed that the depth of the earthquake was 10km below the ground and the tremors were felt in a radius of 120km from the epicentre.Koyana is considered to be a seismically active zone. On May 20, mild tremors of 2.8 on the Richter Scale were felt around Koyana and Patan taluka of Satara district. The locals from Tasgaon taluka of Sangli district said they felt the Earth shaking for about 5 to 8 seconds.No casualties or damage to property was recorded till the report was filed.

Source: Times of India June 03, 2017 19:19 UTC