Mild quake in Palakkad

PALAKKAD: A mild tremor was experienced in and around Kollengode near here around 8.45 a.m. and 9 a.m. The quake measured 2.2 on the Richter scale as recorded by the Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi. The epicentre of the tremor was at Vadakke Challa. District Collector K V Mohankumar along with the officials of the Revenue and Geology departments visited Vadakkechalla. The quake was felt four kilometres away at Kambrathuchalla too. It lasted for four seconds and was felt in Kannimari, Kullamedu, Thandapalam, Poolamedu, Moolampallam, Nedumpalam and adjoining areas.Cracks developed on the walls of 20 houses and animals made strange noises.

Source: Indian Express, Dated:11.02.2010