Bhubaneswar: An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 on the Richter scale was felt near Ganjam around 11.19 am, Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre informed on Friday.
The tremors were felt twice for a duration of 5 seconds each around 11.20 am in Nayagarh district and also in Phulbani and Boudh, triggering panic among people who immediately rushed out of their houses, media reports said.
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On March 3, a mild earthquake measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale had hit Kalahandi and Nabarangpur districts.
