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  1. Jun 6, 2024 · Bhuj earthquake of 2001, massive earthquake that occurred on Jan. 26, 2001, in the Indian state of Gujarat, on the Pakistani border. The earthquake struck near the town of Bhuj on the morning of India’s annual Republic Day (celebrating the creation of the Republic of India in 1950), and it was felt.

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  2. The 2001 Gujarat earthquake, also known as the Bhuj earthquake, occurred on 26 January at 08:46 am IST. The epicentre was about 9 km south-southwest of the village of Chobari in Bhachau Taluka of Kutch (Kachchh) District of Gujarat, India.

  3. Sep 30, 2013 · Learn about the causes, effects and impacts of the 2001 Bhuj earthquake in Gujarat, India. The web page provides detailed information on the geologic setting, tectonic systems, casualties, human and social impacts, and economic losses of the disaster.

  4. Mar 13, 2016 · The 2001 Bhuj earthquake in Gujarat, India was a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake with its epicenter near Bhuj. It caused over 20,000 deaths and widespread destruction across western Gujarat. The towns of Bhuj and Bhachau suffered the most damage, with over 90% of buildings destroyed in Bhuj.

  5. One of the two most deadly earthquakes to strike India in its recorded history was the Bhuj earthquake that shook the Indian Province of Gujarat on the morning of January 26, 2001 (Republic Day). The earthquake caused massive loss of life and injury.

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  6. Jun 12, 2001 · Abstract and Figures. The decision to send a team of earthquake engineering researchers and seismologists half way around the world to investigate a tragic earthquake was indeed a difficult one...

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  8. Nov 5, 2015 · Site Effects: Case Study of the 2001 Bhuj Earthquake damages in the Ahmedabad city, Gujarat, India. November 2015. Conference: the 52nd Annual Convention of IGU during 3–5 November 2015....