Gujarat earthquake

where and when did the earthquake happend?

on January 26, 2001, at 08:46 AM local time a earthquake occurred in north-western India, Gujarat.
Location of epicenter was at Bhuj, Gujarat, India.

how did it heppend?

The Indo-Australian and the Eurasian Plate collide into each other at the rate of around 2cm per year. As neither can sub duct, the land where the two plate met was forced upwards.Eventually this pressure is released, thus causing the earthquake.  Magnitude of between 7.6 and 7.7 on the Richter scale.

Human Impact

After the disaster took place, there was high demand for food, water, and medical care for survivors. Due to the mysterious effects many survivors require persistent medical attention.