Moderate-intensity quake hits Shimla district
According to the National Centre for Seismology, the epicentre was located at a depth of 10 km below the Earth’s surface
A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 4.1 struck the Shimla district early Saturday morning, October 17, 2026. The tremors were felt in the nearby Rampur area, which is roughly 130 kilometers from the capital of Himachal Pradesh. The National Centre for Seismology reported that the epicenter of the quake was located at a depth of 10 kilometers beneath the Earth's surface.
No casualties or property damage were reported by the State Disaster Management Authority. Residents of the region are accustomed to frequent earthquakes, with recent tremors felt in Shimla on August 26. In the past three years, Himachal Pradesh has experienced 67 tremors, resulting in a financial loss of ₹7.05 lakh in private property.
The state lies within high-sensitivity seismic zones 4 and 5. A new seismic map proposed by the Bureau of Indian Standards had previously classified the entire state as high-risk Zone 6; however, the classification was later revoked and the previous standards reinstated.
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