Jaipur: A 4.4-magnitude earthquake jolted Jaipur and other parts of Rajasthan late on Thursday night. According to USGS, the epicentre of the earthquake was 2 km west of Sri Madhopur in Sikar district.
Ajmer Seismological Department said the quake was located at latitude of 27.6 degrees North and longitude 75.6 degrees East and its depth was 10 km.
People rushed out of their homes in Jaipur and other cities following the tremor. Tremors were also felt in Jaipur, Jhunjhunu, Tonk and Ajmer.
Jaipur lies in Seismic Zone 2, which is considered to be a low damage risk zone.
According to reports, mild tremors were also felt as far as in Noida.
There were no immediate reports of any loss of life or property.