The 2001 Gujarat earthquake is entrenched in the collective consciousness as a devastating event that caused enormous loss and challenges for the people of the region. While much is known about the damage it wreaked, there are some lesser-known facts about this seismic calamity that provide additional insight into its impact and aftermath.

- The earthquake, measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale, struck the Kutch district of Gujarat on January 26, 2001. The epicenter was near the village of Chobari in Gujarat.