MOUNT ABU EARTHQUAKE 1848 AD

   

On 26th April 1848 an earthquake occurred at Mount Abu, with heavy rumbling noise; bungalows all cracked; things thrown from tables and temple of Dilwara much damged. Several aftershocks were also followed (Oldham 1883). The felt reports indicate the maximum MM intensity of about VII and its epicentral location is 24.4N, 72.7E.