Earthquake In Gujarat / Earthquake tremors felt in Gujarat, epicenter was near Dudhai in Kutch

Earthquake In Gujarat: Earthquake tremors were felt in Kutch district of Gujarat on Saturday. The intensity of the earthquake was measured at 3.8 on the Richter scale. According to the Institute of Seismological Research (ISR), these tremors were recorded at 4:37 pm. The epicenter of the earthquake was in Navlakha Rann near Dudhai area of ​​Kutch and its depth is said to be 25 kilometers below the ground. This place is about 28 kilometers north-northwest of Dudhai. The administration has informed that there was no loss of life or damage to property during the earthquake.

Kutch region worried due to continuous earthquake tremors

This is the fourth time in the last one week that earthquake tremors have been felt in Kutch district of Gujarat. According to data from the Institute of Seismological Research (ISR), mild to moderate intensity earthquakes have occurred several times in recent days in Kutch and surrounding areas. Earlier, an earthquake of 2.5 magnitude was recorded in Saurashtra region on January 3 at 6.10 pm. Its epicenter was three kilometers south-east of Saurashtra.

An earthquake of magnitude 2.8 also occurred at 4:16 pm on the same day. The epicenter of this earthquake was located 24 km west north-west of Rapar in Kutch.

Tremors were also felt on the first day of the new year

Mild tremors of earthquake were also recorded in Gujarat on the first day of the new year i.e. January 1. The first tremor was felt at 10:24 am. The epicenter of this earthquake was 23 km north-north-east of Bhachau in Kutch and its intensity was measured at 3.2. After this, another earthquake of magnitude 2.6 occurred at 8:39 pm. Its epicenter was located 15 km north-north-east of Talala area of ​​​​Saurashtra.

Tremors of earthquake were also felt at the end of December

An earthquake was also recorded in Kutch district on 29 December 2024. The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 3.2 that morning and its epicenter was 18 kilometers north-north-east of Bhachau. These continuous tremors have alerted the local administration and scientists.

Kutch: Seismically sensitive area

Kutch district is considered one of the most seismically sensitive areas of the country. This area falls in India's seismic zone 5, which is included in the highest risk areas. People still remember the devastating earthquake that struck Kutch in 2001. Thousands of people lost their lives in that tragedy and there was huge economic loss.

Experts believe that small earthquakes occurring regularly in the Kutch region can reduce the risk of a major earthquake, but this is not completely certain. These mild tremors can reduce the stress within the earth to some extent, but the possibility of a major earthquake cannot be completely ruled out.

Administration's preparation

The Kutch district administration and the state government have intensified disaster management preparations in view of the risk of earthquake. Local residents are being made aware to go to safe places during an earthquake and are being informed about what to do in emergency situations.

Although these earthquake tremors have not caused any major damage, the continuous tremors have increased concern among the local residents. Experts say that instead of panicking during earthquake tremors, one should be cautious and follow the instructions of the administration.