HYDERABAD, February 10, 2026 – Residents of the Gajularamaram area in Hyderabad were gripped by panic on Tuesday morning after mild earth tremors and a mysterious “explosion-like” sound jolted the locality. The incident, which occurred around 10:10 AM, sent hundreds of people rushing out of high-rise apartments and gated communities into the streets.
The tremors were most felt in the Metkangudem (Metkhan Guda) area, falling under the Quthbullapur mandal of the Medchal-Malkajgiri district. While the shaking lasted only a few seconds, the intensity was enough to trigger mass evacuations in densely populated residential clusters.
What Happened in Gajularamaram Today?
According to eyewitness accounts, the vibration was preceded by a sharp, booming sound. CCTV footage from a local gated community, which has since gone viral on social media, shows residents fleeing their homes in a state of alarm.
“It felt like a heavy object fell on the floor above us, but then the windows started rattling. We didn’t wait to check—we just took the stairs and ran out,” said a resident of a nearby apartment complex.
Is There an Earthquake in Hyderabad Today?
As of February 10, 2026, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) has not officially recorded a seismic event in the Hyderabad region. While a 3.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded in another part of Telangana on February 7, today’s event appears localized.
Possible causes being discussed by local authorities include:
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Minor Seismic Shift: Micro-tremors below 2.0 magnitude often go unrecorded by national sensors.
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Industrial Activity: The outskirts of Hyderabad are known for stone crushing and quarrying.
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Quarry Blasts: Unannounced blasting in nearby construction zones can often mimic the feeling of a mild tremor.
Safety and Damage Assessment
Local police and disaster management officials have confirmed that no injuries or structural damages have been reported.
Hyderabad is categorized under Seismic Zone II, which is considered a low-risk zone. Significant earthquakes are historically rare in the city, though rapid urban development in the rocky terrains of the Medchal-Malkajgiri district can sometimes lead to localized ground settling.
Social Media Reaction
The hashtag #HyderabadEarthquake began trending on X (formerly Twitter) shortly after 10:15 AM. Residents from nearby areas like Puppalaguda and Pragathi Nagar also inquired if others felt the vibrations, though the impact seems largely concentrated around the Gajularamaram-Metkangudem belt.
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