In 2001 , a large intraplate earthquake devastated the region of Gujarat , India . The earthquake occurred far from any plate boundaries , which meant the region above the epicenter was unprepared for earthquakes . In particular , the Kutch district suffered tremendous damage , where the death toll was over 12,000 and the total death toll was higher than 20,000
a large intraplate earthquake
2001 Gujarat earthquake
Intraplate earthquake