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Earthquake Strikes India: Tremors Felt in Gujarat and Meghalaya, Panama Hit by Major Quake
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News18•10-10-2026, 07:29
Earthquake Strikes India: Tremors Felt in Gujarat and Meghalaya, Panama Hit by Major Quake
- •Earthquake tremors were felt in two Indian states, Gujarat and Meghalaya, causing panic among residents.
- •Meghalaya experienced a 2.7 magnitude earthquake in the Eastern West Khasi Hills with no damage reported.
- •Gujarat registered a 3.1 magnitude earthquake in Bharuch at midnight with an epicenter 10 kilometers deep.
- •Panama was struck by a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake causing structural damage, road cracks, and power cuts.
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On Saturday, October 10, 2026, two Indian states experienced earthquakes: Meghalaya experienced a magnitude 2.7 tremor in the Eastern West Khasi Hills, while Bharuch, Gujarat, recorded a magnitude 3.1 earthquake.
Fortunately, initial reports confirmed that no damage or casualties occurred from the earthquakes in either Meghalaya or Gujarat, though the tremors frightened residents and caused people to run out of their homes.
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Panama on October 9, followed by a 6.6 magnitude tremor and multiple aftershocks. The event caused building damage, road cracks, power disruptions, and injuries, alongside a temporary tsunami warning that was later lifted.
