Earthquake of magnitude 4.2 hits Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi
Quick Look
- A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, on Saturday night.
- The tremors were recorded at 8:07:30 pm with an epicentre two kilometres northwest of the district headquarters and a focal depth of 11 kilometres.
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Why It Matters
Uttarkashi is located in the seismically active region of Uttarakhand.
The earthquake measured 4.2 on the Richter scale.
UTTARKASHI: Tremors were recorded in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, on Saturday night following an earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale. The epicentre was reported to be approximately two kilometres northwest of the Uttarkashi district headquarters. According to recorded data, the earthquake struck at 8:07:30 pm, with a focal depth of 11 kilometres below the surface.
Open Questions
- Were there any reports of structural damage or injuries?