3 Earthquakes Jolt in Rajasthan’s Jaipur, Causing Panic and No Major Damage
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In the wee hours of Friday, Jaipur, Rajasthan, experienced three consecutive earthquakes within 20 minutes.
The National Centre for Seismology reported the last earthquake to be of magnitude 4.4, occurring at 4:09 am, with a depth of 10 kilometers.
Panic-stricken residents rushed out of their houses as the tremors were felt in parts of the city.
Thankfully, there were no reports of casualties or significant property damage due to the earthquake tremors.
Social media users shared pictures of people seeking safety outside their buildings after the tremors were felt.
The first earthquake had a magnitude of 4.4, occurring at 04:09:38 IST, with a depth of 10 kilometers.
The second earthquake, with a magnitude of 3.1, happened at 04:22:57 IST, with a depth of 5 kilometers.
Former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje confirmed feeling strong tremors in Jaipur and expressed concern for everyone’s safety.
Authorities and residents remain vigilant as aftershocks are a possibility after such seismic activity.