Earthquake in Kutch: The ground shook in Gujarat today due to an earthquake. An earthquake struck the Kutch district of Gujarat on Friday morning at 4:30 AM. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake measured 4.4 on the Richter scale. People rushed out of their homes in fear.
Earthquake occurred at a depth of only 10 kilometers
According to the NCS, the earthquake in Kutch, Gujarat, occurred at a depth of only 10 kilometers. Its epicenter was located at latitude 23.65 N and longitude 70.23 E. There have been no reports of any loss of life or property due to the earthquake.
Earthquake also struck Kutch on December 13
Kutch falls in a high seismic risk zone, where low-intensity earthquakes occur regularly. Several mild tremors were recorded earlier in December this year. A 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck on December 13.
Devastating earthquake struck on January 26, 2001
It is worth noting that the most devastating earthquake in Kutch, Gujarat, occurred on January 26, 2001. That earthquake measured 6.9 on the Richter scale. This devastating earthquake killed thousands of people, and a large number of houses and buildings were damaged.
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