The unusual activity, reported from a remote village in Morbi, prompted fears that it could be linked to seismic activity. However, officials have ruled out any earthquake-related cause, saying there has been no recorded seismic activity in the area. "This is not a seismic activity. Morbi District Collector Swapnil Khare said the state government had been informed and a technical team would examine the site. The well's owner, Pranjivan Sadariya, said he first noticed the unusual water movement on August 2, shortly after arriving at his farm.