Earthquake in Himachal Pradesh: 3.2-Magnitude Quake Hits Chamba
A medium-intensity earthquake jolted Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the quake of 3.2-magnitude on Richter Scale hit Chamba district of the state at around 1:10 pm on January 5.
Chamba, January 5: A medium-intensity earthquake jolted Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the quake of 3.2-magnitude on Richter Scale hit Chamba district of the state at around 1:10 pm on January 5. What is Earthquake? What Are The Causes and Effects of Seismic Waves? Know Everything About This Natural Occurrence.
Till now, there are no reports of any collateral damage or injury due to the earthquake. Panic gripped the area after the tremors. People even rushed out of their houses as a precautionary measure. More details are still awaited.
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Last month also, 3.2-magnitude hit Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi. As per the NCS, the mild-intensity quake struck Mandi region in the hill state. There were no reports of any damage. The Himalayan region is highly prone to earthquakes
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