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4.4 Earthquake Hits Kachchh Gujarat Early Friday, Residents Report Sudden Shaking
India
Published on 24 April 2026
Its epicentre was only 10 km deep, unnerving locals
An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 struck Kachchh district in Gujarat early Friday morning around 4:30 am, according to the National Centre for Seismology. The quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres, with its epicentre near 23.65°N latitude and 70.23°E longitude, triggering fear and reports of sudden shaking among residents.
- Magnitude 4.4 quake hit Gujarat’s Kachchh around 4:30 am
- Epicentre located near 23.65°N, 70.23°E coordinates
- Shocks occurred at a shallow 10 km depth
- Residents reported panic and sudden ground movement
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