Magnitude 3.0 Earthquake Recorded Near Doddaballapur in Bengaluru Rural
A magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred near Timmojanahalli village in Doddaballapur taluk, Bengaluru Rural district, at 9:01 am on October 23, according to the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC). The tremor, with an epicentre at 10 km depth, was felt within a 20-30 km radius but was of low intensity and not expected to cause damage. The area lies in Seismic Zone II, a low seismic hazard zone, and authorities advised residents not to panic.
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 (55/100). Lens Score 36/100.
Outlets measured: oneindia, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 23 Oct, 06:44 am. Other outlets followed.
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