Gujarat Earthquake
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Date
January 26, 2001
Type
State
Author
anupjishnu
Location
Bhuj,
Gujarat,
India
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Natural Disasters
Births & Deaths
Event Details
On the morning of India's 52nd Republic Day, January 26, 2001, a massive earthquake of magnitude 7.7 struck the Kutch district of Gujarat. The epicenter was near the village of Chobari.
Statistics: The quake killed over 20,000 people, injured more than 167,000, and destroyed nearly 400,000 homes. The historic city of Bhuj was devastated.
Legacy: The disaster led to a massive reconstruction effort and a significant overhaul of India's disaster management policies, including the enactment of the Disaster Management Act, 2005.