Fact check confirms viral images do not show damage from Telangana earthquake

On December 4, a 5.3-magnitude earthquake hit Telangana's Mulugu district, with tremors felt in nearby areas. Following the quake, several images claiming to show the damage circulated on social media. Fact-checking revealed that these images are old and unrelated to the recent earthquake. For example, one image was confirmed as AI-generated, while others were identified as stock photos from previous earthquakes in New Zealand and Thailand. Officials reported no significant damage from the earthquake. The Mulugu District Collector stated that assessments showed no major incidents following the tremors.