4.3-magnitude quake hits Surat, Bharuch

SURAT: An earthquake of 4.3 magnitude on the Richter Scale was felt in several parts of Surat and Bharuch districts on Saturday afternoon.
The epicentre of the tremor felt at 3.39pm was near Netrang taluka’s Mota Malpore village, 36 km east-south east of Bharuch, stated a report on the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) website.
The Gandhinagar-based Institute of Seismological Research (ISR) stated that a second quake of 2.1 magnitude was recorded around 5pm.
Residents, especially those living in the high-rises in several parts of Surat city, Bharuch district, Olpaad and Bardoli talukas rushed out of their homes, following the tremors that were felt for about three seconds.
Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) president Dinesh Navadiya said, “We felt the tremor on the fourth floor of our Nanpura office.”