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Earthquake measuring 4.2 on Richter scale felt in Guj's Kutch

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Press Trust of India Ahmedabad
An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 on the Richter scale was registered in parts of Gujarat's Kutch district today, an official said.

"An earthquake measuring 4.2 on Richter scale was recorded in Kutch distirct with its epicentre being 15 km from Bhachau," said an official of Gandhinagar-based Institute of Seismological Research (ISR).

The ISR official said that the earthquake was recorded at around 5:14 pm and its epicentre was 15 km north-north east (NNE) of Bhachau town.

No casualty or damage to property was reported, the official added.

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First Published: Mar 10 2018 | 9:25 PM IST

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