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Magnitude 4.1 Quake Rattles Kutch District With No Damage Reported

The shallow tremor near Khavda struck days before the 25th anniversary of the 2001 Bhuj disaster.

Overview

  • Seismological agencies recorded the quake at 1:22 am with an epicentre about 55 km north-northeast of Khavda at roughly 12 km depth.
  • District officials said there were no casualties or reports of property damage.
  • Residents described brief shaking, including swaying ceiling fans and vibrating windows.
  • Reports said the tremors were also felt in Pakistan’s Sindh province, including Karachi.
  • The event followed a swarm of small quakes in Saurashtra earlier in January, and authorities continue routine monitoring in this high-risk zone.