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4.2‑Magnitude Earthquake Hits Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 10 Aug 2026, 11:48 AM
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A 4.2‑scale earthquake struck Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand, registering at a depth of 10 km and causing minor tremors across the region.
At 10:15 a.m. IST on 10 August, a 4.2‑magnitude earthquake was recorded in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand.
The Indian Meteorological Department logged the tremor at a depth of 10 km, with epicentre near the town of Uttarkashi.
No significant damage or casualties have been reported so far, and local authorities have advised residents to remain alert.
The seismic event was felt in surrounding villages and nearby cities, but emergency services have confirmed that infrastructure remains intact.
Scientists note that the region lies on the active Himalayan fault zone, where such moderate quakes are not uncommon.
The Indian Meteorological Department logged the tremor at a depth of 10 km, with epicentre near the town of Uttarkashi.
No significant damage or casualties have been reported so far, and local authorities have advised residents to remain alert.
The seismic event was felt in surrounding villages and nearby cities, but emergency services have confirmed that infrastructure remains intact.
Scientists note that the region lies on the active Himalayan fault zone, where such moderate quakes are not uncommon.