Himachal Pradesh, Chamba Tremble by 5.3 Magnitude Earthquake

Thursday, April 4, 2024

On Thursday, the district of Chamba in Himachal Pradesh experienced a earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale. This earthquake sent strong vibrations throughout the area, extending as far as Manali, located over 350 kilometers from the epicenter in Chamba. The occurrence was promptly verified by the National Center for Seismology, marking a significant geological event for the region.

The earthquake took place around 9:30 pm, as detailed by the National Center for Seismology. Their report indicated the quake occurred on the 4th of April, 2024, at 21:34:32 IST, pinpointing the epicenter at latitude 33.09 and longitude 76.59. The tremor originated from a depth of 10 kilometers, with its location specified within Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, India. Despite the widespread tremors, there have been no immediate reports of damage, largely because the affected areas were predominantly unpopulated.

Historically, this region has been susceptible to seismic activities, with a particularly devastating earthquake occurring on April 4, 1905, that resulted in thousands of fatalities. Adding to the seismic history, minor quakes were also recorded on April 1 in the Chamoli and Lahaul and Spiti areas of Himachal Pradesh, underscoring the ongoing geological dynamics of the region.

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