24 April, Gujarat
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit late Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 10:56 p.m. local time, near Bhuj, Kutch, State of Gujarat, India. The epicenter was about 41km northeast of Bhuj, at a depth of 20km.
The earthquake occurred at 6:40 AM, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). At a depth of 10 kilometers, the epicentre was situated roughly 28 kilometers northeast of Bhachau. Kachchh frequently experiences these tremors because it is located in Zone V, India’s highest seismic risk zone.
The precise moment that tremors struck areas of Kachchh on Tuesday morning was captured by CCTV cameras. Several social media videos showed objects falling to the ground, cupboards rattling, and ceiling fans swinging violently. People are seen running outside out of fear of aftershocks.
The earthquake didn’t cause any fatal accidents or property damage. However, the sudden fright served as a reminder of vulnerability to seismic activity. No significant incidents or fatalities were reported, according to the Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority (GSDMA).
In order to ensure public safety, the local government made immediate inspections of the primary infrastructure, including government offices, schools, and hospitals. All morning, police and emergency services stood ready. Some of the residents, especially in Bhachau, were still wary despite most of the daily businesses getting back to their normal routines. Some of the schools had fewer students reporting due to parents’ preference to have their children at home.
The public was advised by the authorities not to panic and adhere to safety protocols during such natural occurrences. They also stopped the spread of false information from unverifiable sources.
While the Gujarat earthquake was locally contained, several other unrelated seismic events occurred at the same time in Japan, the United States, and Australia, raising awareness of tectonic activity.
Japan: According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 was detected on April 22 close to Erimo, Hokkaido. There were no immediate reports of damage, but residents felt the ground movement.
United States: Following the active fault lines in the area, a small earthquake (magnitude 3.5–4.0) was detected in Northern California.
Residents close to the epicenter experienced a brief shock, but no damage was reported.
Australia: Early on April 23 (local time), an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.6 struck New South Wales, close to Singleton.The shaking reportedly woke up residents in Canberra and Sydney. It was one of the more prominent tremors in recent months, according to the Geoscience Australia agency.
Experts affirm that while coincidental, these occurrences are unrelated and the result of different tectonic activity. Not a linked global phenomenon, they are an expression of the Earth’s crust’s normal seismic activity.
Specifically in seismically active regions, the government recommends having an emergency kit handy, securing heavy furniture or objects, and taking note of earthquake safety measures.
