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4.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Gujarat's Kachchh Region

The latest tremor in South Asia adds to a series of seismic events following the deadly Myanmar earthquake last month.

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Overview

  • A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck Kachchh, Gujarat on April 22 at 11:26 PM IST, with a depth of 20 km, according to the National Center for Seismology.
  • This follows a 4.1 magnitude earthquake earlier in the day in Tajikistan, highlighting ongoing tectonic activity in the region.
  • The March 28 Myanmar earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.7, has resulted in 3,735 deaths, 5,108 injuries, and 120 people reported missing as of April 20.
  • Myanmar continues to experience aftershocks, with 468 recorded since the initial quake, and has declared a state of emergency in Naypyitaw and six states.
  • Experts emphasize the need for stricter building codes, improved disaster preparedness, and regional cooperation in seismic monitoring across South and Central Asia.