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Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 strikes state of Uttarakhand in India, EMSC says

  • On Oct 6, 2026, a 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck Chamoli, Uttarakhand, at 10:23 pm IST, with residents across Delhi-NCR, including Noida and Gurugram, reporting tremors shortly after.
  • Earlier on Oct 6, a separate 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck Nagaon district in Assam at 4:23 am IST, recorded by the National Centre for Seismology at a depth of 33 kilometres.
  • The National Centre for Seismology reported the Chamoli earthquake occurred at a depth of 13 kilometres, with an epicentre at Latitude 30.103 N and Longitude 79.561 E, as residents shared experiences on social media.
  • Authorities reported no immediate damage or casualties following the tremors, though Delhi remains in Zone IV, the second-highest category for seismically active areas prone to frequent Earthquakes.
  • Earthquakes result from tectonic plates colliding or sliding along fault lines, causing sudden energy releases that shake the ground; the National Centre for Seismology recommends using the BhooKamp App for seismic updates.
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A magnitude 5.1 earthquake has struck the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. Initial reports indicate no casualties or significant damage.

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Hindustan Times broke the news in New Delhi, India on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
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