Earthquake in Chamoli Shakes Delhi-NCR; No Damage Reported
What Happened
A 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck Chamoli in Uttarakhand at around 10:23 PM IST on October 6. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the quake occurred at a depth of 13 km. Tremors were felt across Delhi-NCR, including Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and several parts of North India, prompting many residents to step out of their homes.
Key Takeaways
The earthquake was classified as light-to-moderate in intensity, and there were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. Initial reports suggested a magnitude of 4.4, but the latest NCS assessment revised it to 4.9.