Jaipur, Rajasthan (July 21, 2023) – A series of earthquakes jolted Jaipur and nearby areas on Saturday morning. The first quake, measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale, was felt at around 4:09 am. It was followed by two more quakes, measuring 3.1 and 3.4 on the Richter scale, at around 4:22 am and 4:25 am, respectively.
The epicenter of the quakes was located near Jaipur, at a depth of 10 kilometers. No casualties or major damages have been reported so far. However, some people were reportedly evacuated from their homes as a precautionary measure.
The National Center for Seismology (NCS) has advised people to stay away from tall buildings and other structures that could be damaged in an earthquake. They have also advised people to keep calm and follow the instructions of local authorities.
This is not the first time that Jaipur has been hit by an earthquake. In 2001, a major earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale struck the city, killing over 20,000 people and injuring over 100,000 others.
The NCS has said that the recent earthquakes in Jaipur are a reminder of the city's seismic vulnerability. They have urged people to be prepared for future earthquakes by taking steps such as building earthquake-resistant structures and storing emergency supplies.
The National Center for Seismology (NCS) has issued a yellow alert for Rajasthan, indicating that there is a possibility of more earthquakes in the coming days.
What to do in the event of an earthquake :
- Stay calm and stay indoors if possible.
- If you are outdoors, move to a clear area away from buildings and trees.
- Drop to the ground and cover your head and neck with your arms.
- Stay under cover until the shaking stops.
- After the shaking stops, check for injuries and help others if needed.
- Stay away from damaged buildings.
- Follow the instructions of local authorities.
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