Earthquake of 5.3 magnitude jolts parts of Gujarat

An earthquake of 5.3 magnitude shookparts of Gujarat on Sunday night with its epicentre near Bhachau in Kutch district.

An official of the Institute of Seismological Research (ISR) said that the tremor was recorded at 8:13 pm.

The quake was felt in cities like Kutch, Rajkot, Ahmedabad and Patan, where many people rushed out of their houses. Its epicentre was located 13 kilometres north-north east from Bhachau in Kutch district.

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No report to damage to property or life is reported so far.