Frequent Tremors Shake Kutch: A Seismic Alert

On Saturday, a 3.9 magnitude tremor struck Kutch, Gujarat, marking the region's fifth tremor this month over magnitude 3. No casualties or damages were reported. Kutch, a high-risk seismic zone, often experiences such quakes, evoking memories of the devastating 2001 earthquake that claimed over 13,000 lives.

A 3.9 magnitude tremor hit the Kutch district of Gujarat on Saturday afternoon, according to the Institute of Seismological Research (ISR). The quake marks the fifth of over 3 magnitude in Kutch this month.

Fortunately, no casualties or property damage were reported, a district disaster management official confirmed. The epicenter was identified 13 km North North East of Gadhshisha, as per ISR's report.

Historically positioned in a 'very high risk' seismic zone, Kutch frequently endures lower intensity earthquakes. The region is haunted by the memory of the catastrophic 2001 earthquake that resulted in over 13,000 fatalities.

(With inputs from agencies.)