Gujarat Rocked by 9 Earthquakes in 4 Hours; Rajkot Trembles, Major Danger Feared

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News18•09-01-2026, 12:08
Gujarat Rocked by 9 Earthquakes in 4 Hours; Rajkot Trembles, Major Danger Feared
- •Rajkot district in Gujarat experienced 9 earthquake tremors within just 4 hours, causing widespread panic.
- •The tremors, ranging from 2.7 to 3.8 magnitude, were centered around Upleta, also affecting Dhoraji and Jetpur.
- •The first tremor occurred at 6:19 AM, followed by 6 more within an hour; a 3.3 magnitude quake hit Thursday night.
- •Local residents are fearful, with one school in Jetpur declaring a holiday due to the continuous quakes.
- •Experts warn these frequent tremors could be precursors to a major earthquake, recalling the devastating 2001 event.
Why It Matters: Gujarat's Rajkot district experienced 9 earthquakes in 4 hours, raising fears of a larger seismic event.
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