An earthquake in Himachal Pradesh with a magnitude of 5.3 hit Chamba town. Meanwhile, in Manali, strong tremors were felt, which is around 100km from Chamba. But authorities have not reported any major damage so far.
The earthquake hit Chamba at 9.34 pm on April 4, at a depth of 10km, according to the National Center of Seismology.
The Meteorological Department officials in Shimla reported to PTI that the earthquake started at a depth of 10km.
Additionally, reports state that there were no casualties or property losses as a result of the brief tremors, which lasted only a few seconds. Also, on Thursday, this earthquake in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba town caused tremors across other regions of North India, including Chandigarh, Punjab, and Haryana.
Latest Earthquake in Himachal Pradesh
In addition, on this day in 1905, a strong 8-magnitude earthquake shook the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, causing significant damage and several fatalities. According to records from the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the disaster claimed the lives of over 20,000 people in the Western Himalayas region.
But there have been no immediate reports of loss of life or injuries in a recent earthquake in Himachal Pradesh.
A Manali local, Divyanshu, said he “felt quite a strong tremor in Manali. It lasted for about seven seconds,” he added.
“For a short moment, I felt a strong jolt. The tremors stopped right as I was about to run downstairs,” a resident of Chandigarh named Sanjay Kumar told PTI.
The latest earthquake in Himachal Pradesh (5.3 magnitude) in Chamba town is a stark reminder of seismic activity’s unpredictable nature. ScoopDose emphasizes staying informed and prepared for natural disasters through timely updates and insightful analysis, highlighting their significance.
Moreover, our thoughts go out to those affected, and we remain committed to delivering accurate and comprehensive coverage to our readers. So, stay tuned for further developments and safety tips from us.
