Moderate intensity quake hits Kutch

AHMEDABAD: An earthquake of moderate intensity shook Kutch district of Gujarat on Friday, officials said.

The temblor, measuring 4.6 on the Ritcher Scale was felt at around 11.04 a.m. in the district, they said adding the quake was epicentered at 23.7 latitude and 70.1 longitude.

Many people felt the tremor and ran out of the buildings in panic, officials said.

There were no immediate reports of any casualties, they added.