9 Earthquakes in 4 Hours Near Mumbai: Gujarat on Edge, Major Crisis Feared

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News18•09-01-2026, 13:32
9 Earthquakes in 4 Hours Near Mumbai: Gujarat on Edge, Major Crisis Feared
- •Nine earthquake tremors, ranging from 2.7 to 3.8 magnitude, struck Rajkot district, Gujarat, within four hours on Friday morning.
- •The first major tremor occurred at 6:19 AM, with the epicenter approximately 27 km from Upleta city.
- •People in Upleta, Dhoraji, and Jetpur are terrified; schools in Jetpur have been closed as a precautionary measure.
- •The frequent tremors have reopened old wounds from the devastating 2001 Gujarat earthquake, as Rajkot is in a 'Seismic Zone'.
- •Experts warn these continuous small tremors could be a precursor to a major earthquake, urging vigilance and caution against rumors.
Why It Matters: Gujarat experienced 9 earthquake tremors in 4 hours, raising fears of a major seismic event near Mumbai.
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