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.