Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:41pm on 21 Aug 2025,Thursday Weather & Environment
Kutch district in Gujarat was shaken by two back-to-back minor earthquakes on Thursday night. The first quake, of magnitude 3.4, struck at 10:12 pm near Bhachau. Just seven minutes later, at 10:19 pm, another tremor of 2.7 magnitude was recorded near Rapar. Officials confirmed no reports of casualties, injuries, or property damage. Residents felt brief alarm as the district lies in a high-risk seismic zone. Kutch often experiences mild tremors, but memories of the devastating 2001 earthquake keep locals alert. Disaster management teams continue to monitor the situation, assuring there is no immediate threat.
