Berhampur: A mild earthquake was felt in Ganjam and Gajapati districts this morning. A magnitude 3.8 earthquake shook the Richter scale. The Meteorological Department has reported a depth of 18 km. The epicenter was reported at 8:10 a.m. The epicenter was reported below the Pacific Ocean floor, however; no tsunami alert was issued.
It is located in the Mohana area of Gajapati district, about 43 km from Berhampur, the meteorological department said. Many people came out to the fields in fear as the door shook when the quake was felt. No casualties were reported.