4.9 magnitude quake rattles Punjab, no damage reported
- A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, on Friday night, sending tremors across the region and causing panic among residents.
- Located within the Himalayan belt, Chamba remains in one of India's high-risk seismic zones, a region that has witnessed multiple tremors over the years.
- The tremor originated at a depth of 5 km beneath the surface, with vibrations felt in neighboring areas; no immediate reports of casualties or property damage emerged.
- Disaster management experts are monitoring structural impacts and urging residents to avoid lifts, using stairs instead to remain prepared for potential emergency situations.
- Experts advise vigilance as aftershocks can follow significant tremors, while a separate magnitude 4 earthquake recently struck northwestern Nepal, underscoring regional seismic vulnerability.
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Moderate quake hits Himachal districts; tremors felt in neighbouring States
The depth of the earthquake, which struck about 40 k.m. from Dharamsala near the Kangra- Chamba border at 10:04 pm, was 5 km, the meteorological office said, adding that the epicentre was located near Dhar Godoi in Kangra.
Himachal Pradesh Earthquake: 5.0 magnitude quake jolts Chamba and nearby districts
Himachal Pradesh Earthquake: A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh on Friday night. The tremor occurred at 10:04 pm and was felt across Chamba and nearby areas. Mild tremors were also reported in the state capital, Shimla. No casualties or major damage have been reported so far. The earthquake's epicentre was located at a shallow depth of 5 kilometres.
4.9 magnitude quake rattles Punjab, no damage reported
Strong earthquake tremors were felt in Lahore and several districts of Punjab on Friday after a 4.9 magnitude quake struck the region. According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake measured 4.9 on the Richter scale with its epicentre located in India, 37 kilometres from Kyelang. The tremors were felt in Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot and several other cities across Punjab, triggering concern as residents rushed out of homes and gathered in …
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