Magnitude 4.2 tremor strikes Uttarakhand with epicenter in Uttarkashi
A 4.2-magnitude earthquake hit Uttarakhand on Saturday evening, with its focus located in Uttarkashi at a depth of 11 km.
On Saturday night, a seismic event measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale was recorded in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The National Center for Seismology placed the quake’s epicenter in the Uttarkashi region, with a focal depth of 11 kilometers. The shaking was felt at approximately 7:30 p.m., but early assessments indicate that no structures have been harmed and no casualties have been reported. Local officials are monitoring the situation for any delayed impacts. The agency continues to track aftershocks and will issue updates if conditions change.
Why it matters
Even modest quakes can affect infrastructure and prompt safety checks in vulnerable mountainous areas.
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