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Gujarat’s Kutch experiences 4.2 magnitude earthquake

A seismic event with a magnitude of 4.2 struck near Rapar town in Gujarat’s Kutch district on Friday morning, according to officials. As of now, there have been no reported casualties or damage resulting from the earthquake. An official from the Institute of Seismological Research disclosed that the earthquake, measuring 4.2 on the Richter Scale, occurred 19 kilometers west-southwest of Rapar in Kutch district around 9 am. The seismic activity took place at a depth of 19.5 km beneath the Earth’s surface. Officials also noted that the impact of the quake was felt in Rajkot; however, there have been no reports of damage from that region thus far.

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