MAHABHALESWAR EARTHQUAKE 1764

   



According to Kelkar's(1968) description in 'Kesari Daily' of 7th Jan, 1968, Marati News Paper. The disastrous earthquake had effected Nasik, Paithan, Rahuri, Pimhgoan, Dhom, Wai, Karad, Pandharpur, Kawthe, Piran, Warna, Mahabhaleswar, Rehmatpur and Pune. Before this earthquake, several tremors had occurred in Kavate, Miran and Warna regions. Neelkhant Mahadev had observed at Sasmadas reddish water come out from the fissures and springs. Based on the felt reports, the maximum MM intensity is about VII and its epicentral location is at 17.9N, 73.7E near Mahabhaleswar.