4.4 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Uttarakhand, Epicentre Reported Near Narayanbagar in Chamoli
Dehradun: Several parts of Uttarakhand experienced strong earthquake tremors late Tuesday night, triggering panic among residents. The tremors were felt between around 10:23 pm and 10:24 pm, following which people in several areas rushed out of their homes as a precaution.
The earthquake was felt across several districts in both the Kumaon and Garhwal regions. Reports of tremors came from Rudrapur, Bageshwar, Champawat, Nainital, Ramnagar, Khatima, Haldwani, Srinagar Garhwal, Pauri and Uttarkashi, among other areas.
The sudden shaking of the ground and buildings caused concern among residents. Soon after the tremors, people began calling friends and relatives to check on their safety. In some areas, residents remained outside their homes for some time as a precaution.
Earthquake of 4.4 Magnitude Reported
According to preliminary information, the earthquake measured 4.4 on the Richter scale. Its epicentre was reportedly located near Narayanbagar in Chamoli district.
The tremors were strong enough to be felt across a wide area, although no major damage has been reported so far.
No Loss of Life or Property Reported in Bageshwar
Bageshwar District Disaster Management Officer Shikha Suyal said information had been received about earthquake tremors being felt in the district.
She said that no loss of life or property has been reported in Bageshwar so far. The administration is monitoring the situation and collecting information from different areas.
The disaster management and administrative machinery has been kept alert following the earthquake. Authorities are continuing to monitor the situation, while residents have been advised to remain calm and follow necessary safety precautions in case of any further tremors.
