Kutch: Mild tremors were felt in Kutch as an
earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale hit the district
this morning, officials of Institute of Seismological Research
(ISR) said.
The epicentre of the quake, which occurred at around 8.29
am, was 22 kilometres from Vamka village, which is close to
Bhachau taluka.
The area lies on an active fault-line, according ISR
officials.
No reports of casualties or damage to property has been
reported so far.
PTI
First Published: Saturday, August 13, 2011, 19:15