3.3-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Kutch’s Rapar, Tremors Felt in Nearby Areas
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Kutch experienced another earthquake tremor on Sunday afternoon, with a 3.3-magnitude earthquake recorded in and around Rapar, according to the Seismology Research Centre.
The tremor was recorded at around 1:34 pm on August 9, with the epicentre located approximately 15 km west-southwest of Rapar. The earthquake originated at a depth of around 15 km below the surface.
Tremors trigger brief panic
The tremors were felt in Rapar and surrounding areas, triggering brief concern among local residents.
However, no casualties or property damage have been reported so far in connection with the earthquake.
Kutch is one of Gujarat’s most seismically active regions and has experienced several earthquakes and tremors over the years. The region was also severely affected by the devastating 2001 Gujarat earthquake, which had a magnitude of 7.6 and caused extensive loss of life and property.
The latest tremor was relatively low in magnitude, and authorities have not reported any major impact from the seismic activity.
