Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 hits parts of Gujarat
An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 shook parts of Gujarat on Sunday (June 14) night. The epicentre of the quake was near Bhachau in Kutch district, according to officials.
An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 shook parts of Gujarat on Sunday (June 14) night. The epicentre of the quake was near Bhachau in Kutch district, according to officials.
Talking about the tremors, an official of the Institute of Seismological Research (ISR) said that the tremor was recorded at 8:13 pm.
Earthquake of 5.3 magnitude jolts parts of Gujarat; epicentre near Bhachau in Kutch district: officials
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 14, 2020
The earthquake was felt in cities such as Kutch, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, and Patan, where many people rushed out of their homes. The epicentre was located around 13 kilometres north-north east from Bhachau in the Kutch district.
Chief Minister Vijay Rupani had an immediate telephone conversation with the Collectors of Rajkot, Kutch and Patan districts following the tremors in the state and got information about the situation there: Gujarat Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) https://t.co/YqFBkAxulD pic.twitter.com/nVlQLBCUO4
— ANI (@ANI) June 14, 2020
So far, no damage to property or life has been reported. Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani had an immediate discussion with the collectors of Patan, Rajkot, and Kutch districts following the tremors.
