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Himachal Pradesh Jolted by 3.9 Magnitude Earthquake
12 Nov
Summary
- A 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck Shimla district on Wednesday night.
- Tremors were felt in Jubbal and Rohru areas around 9.50 pm.
- No loss of life or damage has been reported so far by officials.
A moderate earthquake, measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale, struck Himachal Pradesh's Shimla district on Wednesday night. The seismic event occurred at approximately 9:50 PM, with its epicenter located at a depth of 10 kilometers.
Residents in the Jubbal and Rohru areas, situated about 90-110 km from Shimla, experienced tremors that lasted for a few seconds. The State Disaster Management Authority confirmed that, as of the latest reports, there has been no loss of life or property damage in the affected districts or surrounding vicinities.
Himachal Pradesh is situated in highly sensitive seismic zones IV and V, making it prone to earthquakes. This geographical vulnerability has led to discussions about seismic classifications, though the proposed reclassification to Zone VI was later withdrawn.
