Tremors felt in Jharkhand, Bihar

A moderate intensity quake measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale today shook some parts of Jharkhand and Bihar.

The quake, with its epicentre at Deogarh in Jharkhand, was felt at around 8 AM and lasted for a few seconds.

There was no report of any loss to life or property so far.

State Meteorological Director A K Sen said in Patna that the tremors were felt in places like Gaya, Munger, Jamui and Banka in Bihar.

A Ranchi report said the earthquake struck Deoghar, Dumka and Jamtara areas in Jharkhand.

People rushed out of their houses after experiencing the tremors.