Mild earthquake hits Jaipur

Jaipur, Dec 24 (UNI) A mild earth quake with an intensity of 3.7 on the Ritcher scale was experienced in Jaipur early today.

However, no casualty was reported.

According to the Meteorological Department, the epi-centre of the quake was identified as Kanota tehsil, about 30 km from Jaipur city.

It was epicentered at latitude 26.7 degree north and longtitude of 76.7 degree east.

The earthquake, reported at 0413 hrs in the morning, shook the people out of their sleep. At some places in the city frightened residents ran out of their houses. The quake lasting for about 30 seconds.

This is the third quake in a series experienced in the state within a month. Last month, mild quakes with intensities of 3.9 and 2.9 on Ritcher scale here reported in Alwar and Nagaur district respectively.

According to the Meteorological Department earthquakes with an intensity of above five on Ritcher Scale is considered to be dangerous. A series of quakes, though mild in intensity is a matter of concern and may cause damage to life and property.

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