Mild quake hits Rajasthan

Tuesday, December 26, 2006, 9:52 [IST]

New Delhi, Dec 24 (UNI) An earthquake of slight intensity shook Pink City Jaipur in Rajasthan early today.

The Indian Metrological Department said the the quake, measuring 3.7 on the Richter scale, occurred at 0413 hrs.

It was epicentred at latitude of 26.7 degrees North and longitude of 76.0 degrees East.

However, there were no report of any casualty or damage.

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