An earthquake in Gujarat, India, in January 2001 resulted in more than 20,000 deaths.

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Is it true that an earthquake in Gujarat, India, in January 2001 resulted in more than 20,000 deaths?

Yes. Multiple reliable sources confirm that the January 2001 earthquake in Gujarat, India, resulted in over 20,000 fatalities.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 4 sources for, 0 against · Last checked 4 Oct 2026

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Wikipedia: 2001 Gujarat earthquake

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Wikipedia: 2001 Gujarat earthquake. (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001_Gujarat_earthquake

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Wikipedia: Wikipedia: 2001 Gujarat earthquake

Confirms the 2001 earthquake in Gujarat killed at least 20,023 people.

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Wikipedia: Wikipedia: 2001 Gujarat earthquake. (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001_Gujarat_earthquake

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LibreTexts: LibreTexts: 4.02: Earthquakes

Notes the 2001 Gujarat earthquake was responsible for about 20,000 deaths.

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LibreTexts: LibreTexts: 4.02%3A Earthquakes. (n.d.). LibreTexts. https://geo.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Geography_(Physical)/Physical_Geography_and_Natural_Disasters_(Dastrup)/04%3A_Tectonic_Forces/4.02%3A_Earthquakes

Wikibooks: Wikibooks: High School Earth Science/Nature of Earthquakes

States that the 2001 Gujarat earthquake resulted in about 20,000 deaths.

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Wikibooks: Wikibooks: High School Earth Science/Nature of Earthquakes. (n.d.). Wikibooks. https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/High_School_Earth_Science/Nature_of_Earthquakes

Wikiversity: Wikiversity: Student Projects/Bhuj Earthquake

Notes a severe earthquake occurred in Gujarat, India on 26 January 2001 causing great loss of lives.

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Wikiversity: Wikiversity: Student Projects/Bhuj Earthquake. (n.d.). Wikiversity. https://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/Student_Projects/Bhuj_Earthquake

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