Tremor of 3.1 magnitude recorded in Surat; no casualty

NE NEWS SERVICE

SURAT, FEB 27

A 3.1 magnitude tremor was recorded in Surat early on Saturday, the Institute of Seismological Research (ISR) said.

The tremor was recorded at 4.35 am with its epicentre located 29 km north-northeast of Surat in south Gujarat, the Gandhinagar-based institute said.

No casualty or damage to property was reported due to it, the district administration said.

The tremor was recorded at a depth of 15 km, and it was felt in Surat city and the nearby areas, the institute added.