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Magnitude 4.2 Earthquake Shakes Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
✍️ NDTV
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 10:31 PM
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A shallow 4.2‑magnitude tremor was recorded in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, early today, prompting precautionary measures but causing no reported injuries.
A magnitude‑4.2 earthquake struck the Uttarkashi region of Uttarakhand today, according to a report by NDTV. The tremor was detected at a shallow depth and was felt across several nearby villages.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) and India’s National Centre for Seismology confirmed the event, noting that there were no immediate reports of structural damage or casualties. Local authorities have advised residents to remain vigilant and avoid unnecessary travel until aftershocks, if any, subside.
Uttarakhand lies in a seismically active zone of the Himalayas, where moderate quakes are not uncommon. Experts from the seismic monitoring agency reminded the public that such events are part of the region’s natural tectonic activity and urged people to follow safety guidelines.
Emergency services were placed on standby, and a rapid assessment team was dispatched to survey the affected area. Residents reported feeling a brief shaking but no panic, and normal life is expected to resume shortly.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) and India’s National Centre for Seismology confirmed the event, noting that there were no immediate reports of structural damage or casualties. Local authorities have advised residents to remain vigilant and avoid unnecessary travel until aftershocks, if any, subside.
Uttarakhand lies in a seismically active zone of the Himalayas, where moderate quakes are not uncommon. Experts from the seismic monitoring agency reminded the public that such events are part of the region’s natural tectonic activity and urged people to follow safety guidelines.
Emergency services were placed on standby, and a rapid assessment team was dispatched to survey the affected area. Residents reported feeling a brief shaking but no panic, and normal life is expected to resume shortly.