Bhuj Earthquake

The Bhuj Earthquake occurred on January 26, 2001, in the Kutch region of Gujarat, India. It was a powerful tremor measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale, caused by the Indian and Pakistani tectonic plates colliding along the boundary. This sudden release of energy shook the ground violently, damaging thousands of buildings, roads, and infrastructure, and resulted in significant loss of life. The earthquake highlighted the region's vulnerability to seismic activity and prompted improvements in disaster preparedness and building standards to better withstand future quakes.