After New Delhi, earthquake jolts Bihar's Siwan

A 4-magnitude earthquake struck Siwan, Bihar, at 8.02 am IST on Monday, causing panic. The National Center for Seismology recorded the tremor at a depth of 10 km. No damage or casualties were reported.

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Several places in Bihar were jolted by an earthquake of 4 magnitude that struck Siwan district on Monday morning.

According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS) the tremor was recorded at a depth of 10 km in Siwan at 8.02 am IST.

The Bihar Disaster Management Department (DMD) reported that the tremors were experienced in Siwan and several nearby districts.

Talking to PTI, Additional Chief Secretary, Disaster Management Department, Pratyaya Amrit said "There were no reports of any damage to property or loss of life due to the earthquake."

The tremors sparked panic in Siwan as people rushed out of buildings as a precautionary measure.

(With PTI inputs)

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