4.3 earthquake hits Jaipur district, no casualty
Jaipur, July 8 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale hit Jaipur district of Rajasthan on Sunday, officials said.
As per the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) website, the quake was felt at 9: 30 am.
Earthquake of Magnitude:4.3, Occurred on:08-07-2018, 09:43:22 IST, Lat:27.3 N & Long: 75.9 E, Depth: 10 Km, Region:District Jaipur, Rajasthan pic.twitter.com/KATuaUCZxL
— India Met. Dept. (@Indiametdept) July 8, 2018
The IMD website said the earthquake hit at a depth of 10 kms.
People reportedly rushed out of their houses as the quake hit the district.
However, no casualty or damage to property has been reported so far.
As per IMD website, another quake, measuring 4.7 on the Richter Scale hit Nicobar Islands on Sunday.
Earthquake of Magnitude:4.7, Occurred on:08-07-2018, 15:24:35 IST, Lat:7.4 N & Long: 94.3 E, Depth: 70 Km, Region:Nicobar Islands Region pic.twitter.com/KZNFSTx1x9
— India Met. Dept. (@Indiametdept) July 8, 2018
The quake was felt at 3:24, officials said.
The epicentre of the quake was located 70 kms under the seabed.
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