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Light tremor rattles Shimla and Chamba, no damage reported
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 07:17 PM
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A minor earthquake was felt in the Himachal towns of Shimla and Chamba early today, but authorities say there was no damage or casualties.
A light earthquake struck the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, with the tremor being felt in the twin districts of Shimla and Chamba early this morning. Residents reported a brief shaking but no structural damage or injuries were reported.
The India Meteorological Department’s seismology division confirmed that the quake was of low magnitude and did not trigger any emergency alerts. Local officials inspected the affected areas and found no cracks in buildings or infrastructure.
While the event caused only a momentary alarm among the populace, the department reminded citizens that the Himalayan region is seismically active and urged continued vigilance and adherence to building safety norms.
No further aftershocks have been reported so far, and normal life in Shimla and Chamba resumed shortly after the tremor subsided.
The India Meteorological Department’s seismology division confirmed that the quake was of low magnitude and did not trigger any emergency alerts. Local officials inspected the affected areas and found no cracks in buildings or infrastructure.
While the event caused only a momentary alarm among the populace, the department reminded citizens that the Himalayan region is seismically active and urged continued vigilance and adherence to building safety norms.
No further aftershocks have been reported so far, and normal life in Shimla and Chamba resumed shortly after the tremor subsided.