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Magnitude 3.2 tremor felt in Gujarat's Kutch district, no casualties reported

Kutch is located in a very high-risk seismic zone, according to the state disaster management authorities.

Updated on: Mar 8, 2021, 10:16:34 IST
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A tremor of 3.2 magnitude was experienced in Gujarat's Kutch district on Monday morning, officials said.

The tremor was recorded at 7.42 AM with its epicentre 13 km east-north-east of Dudhai in Kutch district (PTI/ Representational photo)
The tremor was recorded at 7.42 AM with its epicentre 13 km east-north-east of Dudhai in Kutch district (PTI/ Representational photo)

There was no report of any casualty or damage to property, district administration officials said.

The tremor was recorded at 7.42 AM with its epicentre 13 km east-north-east of Dudhai in Kutch district, as per the website of the Gandhinagar-based Institute of Seismological Research (ISR).

It was recorded at a depth of 18.6 km, the ISR said.

Kutch is located in a very high-risk seismic zone, according to the state disaster management authorities.

The district witnessed a devastating earthquake in January 2001.

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