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4.1 magnitude tremor hits Gujarat's Kutch days before devastating 2001 quake anniversary

IANS | January 17, 2026 10:19 AM

KUTCH: Just days ahead of the anniversary of the devastating 7.6-magnitude 2001 Gujarat earthquake, a 4.1 magnitude tremor struck Khawda in Gujarat's Kutch district early on Saturday, triggering panic among residents in several areas

According to officials, the epicentre of the earthquake was located around 55 km from Khawda, and the tremor was recorded at 1:22 a.m. on Saturday.

While there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage to property, the sudden shaking forced people to rush out of their homes in some localities.

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