Magnitude 3.8 Earthquake Occurs in Nashik, Maharashtra at Shallow Depth
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake struck Nashik, Maharashtra, at 2:37 am IST on July 30, 2026, with its epicenter located at latitude 20.448 N and longitude 73.708 E, at a shallow depth of 5 kilometers, according to the National Center for Seismology. Classified as a low-intensity tremor, it caused no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Shallow earthquakes like this can produce stronger shaking due to their proximity to the surface, but such tremors are commonly detected worldwide.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 35/100.
Outlets measured: zeenews, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 29 Jul, 10:31 pm. Other outlets followed.
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