Rajasthan Earthquake: 3 Quakes In 30 Minutes Jolt Jaipur, No Casualty Reported So Far

According to the National Centre for Seismology, the first quake, measuring 4.4 on the Richter Scale, hit Jaipur at 4.09 am while the second earthquake of magnitude 3.1, occurred at 4.22 am. The third one of 3.4 magnitude was felt at 4.25 am on Friday.

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Updated: 21 Jul 2023 7:30 am

Within a time span of 30 minutes in the wee hours of Friday, Rajasthan's Jaipur felt three earthquakes measuring 4.4, 3.1, and 3.4 on the Richter Scale, said the National Centre for Seismology.No casualty or damage of property due to the tremors have been reported so far.

It has been reported that panic-stricken people rushed out of their houses as the tremors were felt in parts of the city.

VIDEO | Earthquake tremors were felt in Rajasthan's Jaipur last night. More details are awaited. pic.twitter.com/WqoaB1HGbV
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 21, 2023

According to the National Centre for Seismology, the first quake, measuring 4.4 on the Richter Scale, hit Jaipur at 4.09 am.

Earthquake of Magnitude:4.4, Occurred on 21-07-2023, 04:09:38 IST, Lat: 26.88 & Long: 75.70, Depth: 10 Km ,Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India for more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/hGAimUi1GZ @ndmaindia @Indiametdept @KirenRijiju @Dr_Mishra1966 @DDNewslive pic.twitter.com/EpQI2Ejk7Q
— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) July 20, 2023

The second earthquake of magnitude 3.1, occurred at 4.22 am.

Earthquake of Magnitude:3.1, Occurred on 21-07-2023, 04:22:57 IST, Lat: 26.67 & Long: 75.70, Depth: 5 Km ,Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India for more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/weXUePG9YF @ndmaindia @Indiametdept @KirenRijiju @Dr_Mishra1966 @DDNewslive pic.twitter.com/3K7vQiX9ol
— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) July 20, 2023

The third earthquake of 3.4 magnitude on the Richter Scale, was felt at 4.25 am.

Earthquake of Magnitude:3.4, Occurred on 21-07-2023, 04:25:33 IST, Lat: 26.87 & Long: 75.69, Depth: 10 Km ,Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India for more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/EZSRZH678p @ndmaindia @Indiametdept @KirenRijiju @Dr_Mishra1966 @DDNewslive pic.twitter.com/yMZfU3pWPO
— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) July 20, 2023

Former chief minister Vasundhara Raje also confirmed strong tremors were felt in Jaipur.

"I hope you are all safe!" she tweeted.

जयपुर सहित प्रदेश में अन्य जगहों पर भूकंप के तेज़ झटके महसूस किए गए हैं।
I hope you all are safe!

#Jaipur #earthquake #Rajasthan
— Vasundhara Raje (@VasundharaBJP) July 20, 2023