Fri Nov 15 19:14:45 UTC 2024: ## Gujarat Shaken by 4.2 Magnitude Earthquake; Tremors Felt in Rajasthan
**Ahmedabad, Gujarat, November 16, 2024** – A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Mahesana, Gujarat, at 10:15 PM IST on Friday, November 15th, sending tremors across parts of Gujarat and Rajasthan. Residents in several areas, including Mahesana, Patan, Banaskantha, and Jodhpur in Gujarat, and Pindwara, Revdar, Mandar, and Nimbaj in Rajasthan, reported feeling the quake.
The earthquake, with its epicenter located at 23.71 N latitude and 72.30 E longitude at a depth of 10 kilometers, caused widespread alarm. People rushed out of their homes in fear upon feeling the tremors. Reports indicate that the shaking was particularly noticeable in rural areas of Mehsana’s Bechraji taluka, and also in Harij, Sami, and Patan. Villages in the Bahucharaji taluka of Mehsana, including Chandroda, Mandli, Ambala, and Surpura, also experienced shaking.
While no major damage has been reported so far, the incident has highlighted the seismic activity in the region. Authorities are monitoring the situation and urge citizens to remain vigilant and follow safety protocols in case of future tremors. For further information, people are advised to download the BhooKamp app.
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