A mild earthquake was felt in Virudhunagar district on Thursday evening, officials and residents reported, causing momentary tremors but no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The natural event briefly unsettled local communities before normalcy returned.
According to reports, the seismic activity occurred late in the evening, prompting residents in parts of Virudhunagar town and surrounding villages to feel light shaking. Many people stepped out of their homes and businesses briefly as a precaution, although there were no immediate reports of structural damage to buildings or infrastructure.
Local authorities and disaster response teams confirmed that the earthquake was of low intensity and did not trigger any major safety concerns. Officials urged the public to remain calm and reminded residents of basic safety measures to follow during seismic activity.