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2001 Gujarat Earthquake
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Areas affected | India |
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Local date | 26 January 2001 |
Magnitude | 7. 7 Mw |
Max. intensity | X (Extreme) |
Casualties | 13,805–20,023 dead; ~ 166,800 injured |
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ID | 1398526 |
About 2001 Gujarat Earthquake
The 2001 Gujarat earthquake, also known as the Bhuj earthquake, occurred on 26 January, India's 52nd Republic Day, at 08:46 am IST and lasted for over 2 minutes. The epicentre was about 9 km south-southwest of the village of Chobari in Bhachau Taluka of Kutch District of Gujarat, India.