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4.9-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Uttarakhand, Tremors Felt in Delhi-NCR
An earthquake with its epicentre in Chamoli district occurred late Tuesday, causing widespread tremors across the national capital region.
An earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale struck Uttarakhand's Chamoli district late on Tuesday, with its tremors distinctly felt across the National Capital Region (NCR), including the Indian capital, Delhi. The seismic activity was recorded at precisely 22:23:23 Indian Standard Time (IST), as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).
The NCS, the primary agency for earthquake monitoring in India, pinpointed the epicentre of the tremor within Chamoli, a mountainous district located in the northern state of Uttarakhand. Further analysis by the centre indicated that the earthquake originated at a relatively shallow depth of 13 kilometres beneath the Earth's surface.
The impact of the quake extended significantly beyond its epicentre, leading to noticeable shaking in densely populated urban centres hundreds of kilometres away. Residents across Delhi and its surrounding areas, encompassing the broader NCR, reported experiencing the tremors. Many individuals subsequently turned to social media platforms to communicate their experiences and observations of the unexpected jolt that evening.
While the earthquake generated considerable public attention, initial assessments have not yielded any reports of casualties or significant structural damage. Authorities are maintaining vigilance and continue to assess the situation following the seismic event.
Reporting by the The Indian Morning Post Editorial Desk.
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