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Magnitude 4.9 Earthquake Hits Uttarakhand's Chamoli; Tremors Felt in Delhi-NCR
The quake had a shallow 13-kilometer depth, and officials said there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
- 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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Earthquake Tremors Felt Across Delhi-NCR Following 4.9 Magnitude Quake in Uttarakhand | 📰 LatestLY
An earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale struck Chamoli, Uttarakhand, sending strong tremors across the Delhi-NCR region and causing residents to briefly rush out. The National Centre for Seismology confirmed that the seismic activity originated in Uttarakhand. There were no immediate reports of any major property damage, structural incidents, or casualties. 📰 Earthquake Tremors Felt Across Delhi-NCR Following 4.9 Magnitude Quake in Utt…
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