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Ahmedabad, January 30, 2025
It has been 24 years since the devastating earthquake in Kutch, which shook the entire Gujarat including Kutch and Saurashtra just three days ago. What is the connection between earthquake and January? Looking at the devastation caused by the earthquake in January, the question arises: Do earthquakes really have any connection with January? The answer is that earthquakes are not directly related to January, as they occur due to the movement and stress of the earth’s plates. However, it is also believed that in areas where it is colder, there is more pressure on the fault line due to snowfall and extreme cold. When the snow melts here, seismic activity can occur. This is also called seasonal stress cycle.
19 km from Bhachau. An earthquake of 3.0 magnitude occurred at dawn. There has been a rise in the incidence of earthquakes in January, especially in Kutch and Saurashtra, with 11 earthquakes of magnitude greater than 2.5 recorded this month.
Today marks 24 years of the Kutch earthquake. An unprecedented journey from destruction to development, with many ups and downs and many unintended benefits. 2001-2025: Bhuj has become the engine of the world’s third largest economy.
The 2001 earthquake struck 9 km south of Chobari village in Bhachau taluka at a depth of 17.6 km. The earthquake originated in the deep sea, today’s tremor was felt 19 km away in Bhachau taluka. 17.8 km to the north-east. It originates between Undai and Vaika-Kankarva villages, near Jadsa village. Thus, earthquakes are still occurring on the fault line.
Earthquakes are frequent in Saurashtra-Kutch. Earlier in the month of January, 3 earthquakes were reported in Rapar Panthak, 1 in Bhachau Panthak, 1 in Dudhai Panthak, 2 in Talala Panthak in Saurashtra, 1 in Una area and 1 30 km away from Vav in North Gujarat. Just yesterday, an earthquake of magnitude 2.7 was recorded in ISR, Gujarat, 61 km north of Dharoi, near the state border of North Gujarat in Rajasthan.
Another earthquake tremor was recorded today at 4:37 pm in the border area of the border district of Kutch. So, the series of tremors has already started from the first day of the New Year 2025, 3 tremors have been recorded in 4 days of the new year. Since the devastating earthquake of the year 2001, small earthquakes are being felt continuously in the district which are continuing even today. Today at 4:37 pm, an earthquake of magnitude 3.8 was recorded near Dudhai in East Kutch. With the onset of winter, due to change in weather, a series of tremors continues in Kutch.
3.8 magnitude earthquake felt
After the devastating earthquake in Kutch in the year 2001, small tremors have been recorded especially on the Vagad fault line. Therefore, a series of small earthquakes continues near the Khavda area. An earthquake of 3.8 magnitude occurred in the Vagad area of Kutch at 4:37 pm today. The epicenter of the earthquake was recorded 28 km north-northwest of Dudhai in eastern Kutch.
Earthquake tremors recorded in Bhachau faultline area
It is noteworthy that earthquake tremors are being recorded continuously on active fault lines in the Bhachau area of Kutch. Continuous tremors of 1.0 to 4.0 magnitude are being recorded on the earthquake fault line near Bhachau in the Vagad region of eastern Kutch. However, earthquake tremors are often felt, especially in the areas around Bhachau, Rapar and Dudhai in the Vagad region. Therefore, the fault line has also become active on the India-Pakistan border. Then another earthquake was felt in the Vagad area this evening. Its effect was recorded in the areas around Bhachau and Rapar.
People get frightened during earthquakes of magnitude 4 or more.
After the 2001 earthquake in Kutch, all the fault lines have become active and earthquake tremors are being recorded around them for the last few years. There is no news of any kind of damage due to the frequent small tremors. But during tremors of more than 4 magnitude, sometimes fear also spreads among the people.
Why earthquake in January?
January 23, 1556: This is the date when a devastating earthquake occurred in China. In which more than 8 lakh people were reported dead. The intensity of this earthquake was recorded at 8 on the Richter scale. Due to which there was so much commotion that people could not sit quietly for long. Houses and buildings were almost completely destroyed. Millions of people were injured. The magnitude of the earthquake and the devastation caused by it can be understood from the number of deaths. This most devastating earthquake in China is also called the Jiajing earthquake. Media reports claim that this incident occurred during the reign of the Jiajing Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, when water came out of cracks in the ground due to the earthquake.
On January 15, 1934, an earthquake caused heavy devastation in Nepal and Bihar in India. What the situation will be, it can be understood from its severity. The intensity of the earthquake was measured at 8 on the Richter scale. This earthquake killed 8,500 people in Nepal, while 7,253 people died in Bihar, India. The most damage was done in Patna, Muzaffarpur and Darbhanga.
On January 15, 1934, an earthquake caused heavy devastation in Nepal and Bihar in India. What the situation will be, it can be understood from its severity. The intensity of the earthquake was measured at 8 on the Richter scale. This earthquake killed 8,500 people in Nepal, while 7,253 people died in Bihar, India. The maximum damage was done in Patna, Muzaffarpur and Darbhanga.
The earthquake in Kobe, Japan in 1995 caused massive destruction. 6,434 people died in this earthquake. Thousands
Homes and buildings
I was sad. The earthquake not only caused heavy damage, but also dealt a major blow to Japan’s economy. Japan was shaken by an earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale. An investigation was also conducted to find out why this happened. During the investigation, the safety and fire safety systems of buildings were also studied. It was told that necessary steps would be taken based on the findings of the investigation.
The earthquake in Kobe, Japan in 1995 caused massive devastation. 6,434 people died in this earthquake. Thousands of homes and buildings were destroyed. The earthquake not only caused heavy damage, but also dealt a major blow to Japan’s economy. Japan was shaken by an earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale. An investigation was also conducted to find out why this happened. During the investigation, the safety and fire safety systems of buildings were also studied. It was told that necessary steps would be taken based on the findings of the investigation.
26 January, 2001: In the year 2001, when the whole country was celebrating Republic Day on 26 January, Bhuj in Gujarat was facing the devastation of an earthquake. More than 12,000 people were killed in this earthquake of 7.7 magnitude on the Richter scale. More than four lakh houses collapsed. 1.67 lakh people were injured. The earthquake may have occurred in Gujarat, but its intensity shook the whole country.
26 January, 2001: In the year 2001, when the whole country was celebrating Republic Day on 26 January, Bhuj in Gujarat was facing the devastation of an earthquake. More than 12,000 people were killed in this earthquake of 7.7 magnitude on the Richter scale. More than four lakh houses collapsed. 1.67 lakh people were injured. The earthquake may have occurred in Gujarat, but its intensity shook the whole country.
12 January, 2010: On 12 January, 2010, an earthquake struck the Caribbean country Haiti. Here, an earthquake of 7 magnitude on the Richter scale caused so much devastation that about 2 lakh people died. 3 lakh people were injured and 1.5 lakh people became homeless. The earthquake in Haiti was counted among the most devastating earthquakes of this century. The earthquake damaged the Presidential Palace, National Assembly Building, Port-au-Prince Cathedral and the main prison. An appeal was made to many countries for humanitarian aid and an amount of 58 million dollars was raised through a program called Hope for Haiti. Which was used to help the earthquake victims.
12 January, 2010: On 12 January, 2010, an earthquake struck the Caribbean country Haiti. Here, an earthquake of 7 magnitude on the Richter scale caused so much devastation that about 2 lakh people died. 3 lakh people were injured and 1.5 lakh people became homeless. The earthquake in Haiti was counted among the most devastating earthquakes of this century. The earthquake damaged the Presidential Palace, the National Assembly Building, the Port-au-Prince Cathedral and the main prison. Appeals were made to many countries for humanitarian aid and a fund of $58 million was raised through a program called Hope for Haiti. Which was used to help the earthquake victims. (Google translation from Gujarati)
