Earthquake of magnitude 4.2 hits Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi
A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, on Saturday night, with its epicentre around 2 km northwest of the district headquarters and a focal depth of 11 km.
Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand experienced a 4.2-magnitude earthquake on Saturday evening, causing panic among residents in Uttarkashi town and the Yamunotri valley. The quake's epicenter was located 2 km northwest of Uttarkashi and originated at a depth of 11 km. Residents reported feeling strong shaking, with some rushing outside as a precaution due to the intensity of the tremors.
This was the second earthquake above magnitude 4 to hit Uttarakhand in four days, following a 4.9-magnitude quake in Chamoli district on October 6. There have been no reported damages following Saturday's earthquake.
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