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No Earthquake in Chennai: Tremors on Anna Salai Due to Ground-Drilling Machine

Posted on: 28/Feb/2025 3:38:34 PM

Panic ensued on Anna Salai, Chennai, after a five-storey building reportedly shook, leading to the immediate evacuation of employees and severe traffic congestion in the area. Authorities have now confirmed that the tremors were not caused by an earthquake but resulted from a ground-drilling machine operating nearby. Experts have assured the public that there is no seismic threat, and normalcy is being restored.