4.3 Magnitude Earthquake and Tremors Cause Cracks in Nashik Houses, No Casualties
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck Nashik, Maharashtra, at 10 pm on August 8, followed by a 3.3 magnitude tremor early August 9, both recorded near the Maharashtra-Gujarat border at a depth of 5 km. Tremors were felt across several talukas, causing panic and cracks in houses in Surgana and Dindori. No casualties or dam damage were reported. Officials urged residents to stay alert and avoid rumors. Earlier tremors were noted in late July and early August.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 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 42/100.
Outlets measured: oneindia, thehindu, economictimes, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (47–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 9 Aug, 03:31 am. Other outlets followed.