Seismic Activity Continues in Kutch: Twin Tremors Recorded

Twin tremors of 3.0 and 2.8 magnitudes were recorded in Gujarat's Kutch district. Despite the seismic activity, no casualties or property damage were reported. The district is a high-risk seismic zone, with earthquakes being a regular occurrence. The area experienced a major earthquake in January 2001, resulting in significant loss of life and property.

On Tuesday, Gujarat's Kutch district experienced two mild tremors of magnitudes 3.0 and 2.8, as reported by the Institute of Seismological Research (ISR).

District authorities confirmed there were no casualties or property damage. The initial 3.0 magnitude tremor struck at 11:12 a.m., 16 kilometers west-south-west of Rapar.

Moments earlier, a 2.8 magnitude tremor was recorded north-north-east of Bhachau. Kutch, located in a high-risk seismic zone, frequently experiences such events, including a devastating earthquake in January 2001.

(With inputs from agencies.)