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News1809-01-2026, 15:45

Rajkot rocked by 12 earthquakes in 6 hours; Schools closed, administration on high alert

  • Jetpur area of Rajkot district experienced 12 continuous earthquake tremors from Friday evening to Saturday noon.
  • The strongest tremor, measuring 3.8 on the Richter scale, occurred at 6:19 AM on Saturday.
  • Epicenters were mostly around Lunagari village, 27-30 km east-northeast of Upleta, at a depth of 6.1-13.6 km.
  • All schools in Dhoraji-Jetpur region declared a precautionary holiday; administration and disaster management team are on alert.
  • No casualties or property damage reported so far; people urged to avoid rumors and follow official guidelines.

Why It Matters: Rajkot district experienced multiple tremors, leading to school closures and heightened administrative alert.

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