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Uttarkashi Jolted by 4.2 Magnitude Earthquake
10 Aug
Summary
- A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck Uttarkashi early Monday morning.
- The seismic event occurred at 1:21 AM with an epicenter 10 km deep.
- Tremors were felt across the Yamuna valley, with no reported casualties.
An earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale was felt across several parts of Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district in the early hours of Monday. The seismic event occurred at precisely 1:21 AM, with its epicenter registered at a depth of 10 kilometers near the Rajgarhi area in Barkot tehsil.
Tremors from the earthquake extended throughout the Yamuna valley, impacting areas such as Uttarkashi, Barkot, Purola, Mori, Chinyalisaur, and Dunda. Residents in these regions reported feeling the vibrations, prompting some to leave their homes.
Authorities have been actively collecting information from local officials, including tehsildars and village heads. As of the latest reports, there have been no indications of any casualties or substantial damage resulting from the earthquake, ensuring a sense of relief in the affected districts.
