What does a moderate earthquake feel like?

People might have experienced a sensation like a heavy truck striking a building, stationary cars rocking noticeably, dishes and windows at homes rattling alarmingly

Hyderabad: According to the National Institute of Seismology, individuals who have experienced earthquake of 5.3 magnitude might have experienced a sensation like a heavy truck striking a building, stationary cars rocking noticeably and dishes and windows at homes rattling alarmingly.

Residents might have felt tremors indoors and outdoors too during the day.

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At night, the tremors may have awakened some.

Dishes, windows and doors would have rattled, while walls may have made cracking sounds.