Ahmedabad Hit by 2.6-Magnitude Earthquake in Early Morning, No Casualties Reported
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A mild earthquake measuring 2.6 on the Richter scale was recorded in and around Ahmedabad early on Thursday morning, according to the Gandhinagar-based Institute of Seismological Research (ISR).
The tremor struck at 4:39 am on July 30. As per ISR data, the earthquake's epicentre was located about 29 km south-southwest (SSW) of Ahmedabad, at a depth of approximately 20 km below the Earth's surface.
No reports of damage
Given its low magnitude, the earthquake did not cause any casualties or property damage. However, residents in some quieter parts of the city reported feeling a brief, mild tremor during the early morning hours.
Officials have not reported any aftershocks or disruptions following the seismic activity.
