“Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Strikes Chamba, Himachal Pradesh Today”
On Thursday, Chamba, a district nestled in the picturesque landscape of Himachal Pradesh, was struck by a seismic event, shaking its tranquil surroundings with a magnitude 5.3 earthquake on the Richter Scale.
The National Center for Seismology promptly relayed the details of this geological disturbance via its communication platform, revealing that the quake occurred at precisely 21:34:32 IST on April 4, 2024.
Situated at a latitude of 33.09 and a longitude of 76.59, the epicenter of the quake was pinpointed within Chamba, underscoring the localized impact of the tremor.
Despite the intensity of the earthquake, its depth was measured at a relatively shallow 10 kilometers beneath the Earth’s surface. While such seismic events often evoke concern for potential loss of life and property damage, immediate reports from the region have provided a sense of relief, indicating no casualties or injuries thus far.
The resilience of the community, coupled with effective disaster preparedness measures, appears to have mitigated the immediate impacts of this natural phenomenon.
Nonetheless, authorities remain vigilant, ready to provide support and assistance as needed, as the aftershocks and aftermath of the earthquake unfold in the coming hours and days.
(Disclaimer: This is a breaking story. More details are awaited.)
Author:- Apoorva Arora