Kutch Shakes: 4.4 Magnitude Quake Hits Gujarat, New Study Explains Frequent Tremors

• A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck Gujarat's Kutch district early Friday morning around 4:30 AM, waking residents.
• The National Center for Seismology confirmed the quake, with its epicenter 10 km deep; no damage has been reported.
• Kutch is an earthquake-prone region, experiencing over 80 tremors annually, prompting a new study into its seismic activity.
• A study by ISR and Maharaja Agrasen University reveals multiple interacting fault lines and crustal deformations cause frequent quakes.
• The Kutch Rift Basin, linked to major active faults like Kutch Mainland Fault and Allah Bund Fault, has seen past major quakes, including 7.8 in 1819 and 7.7 in 2001.

Why It Matters: Kutch experienced a 4.4 magnitude quake; a new study explains its frequent seismic activity due to complex fault lines.