JAIPUR: Mild earthquake tremors were felt in parts of Rajasthan early Saturday morning after a low-intensity earthquake measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale struck near Sikar district, officials said.
According to the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake occurred at around 6.30 a.m. The epicentre was located approximately 69 km northwest of Jaipur at a shallow depth of about 5 km beneath the Earth’s surface.
Tremors were reported from several areas of Sikar district, with the strongest shaking felt in Khatushyamji, Palsana, Dhingpur and nearby localities. Residents said the tremors lasted for about one to two seconds.
In Palsana, locals reported that doors and windows rattled briefly, while some residents claimed to have heard unusual sounds during the tremor. However, authorities said the earthquake was minor in intensity, and no loss of life or damage to property has been reported so far.