Low-intensity quake hits Himachal’s Kangra district

The epicentre of the earthquake was north of Dharamshala town at a depth of five kilometres, Director, Shimla Meteorological Centre, Manmohan Singh, said. “The earthquake measuring 3.5 on the Richter Scale was recorded at 7:35 am today,” he said.

A 3.5 low-intensity magnitude earthquake struck Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district on Wednesday, officials said.

Most parts of Himachal Pradesh, including Kangra district, fall in the high-seismic sensitive zone. (Representative image)

No loss of life or property was reported, they said. The epicentre of the earthquake was north of Dharamshala town at a depth of five kilometres, Director, Shimla Meteorological Centre, Manmohan Singh, said. “The earthquake measuring 3.5 on the Richter Scale was recorded at 7:35 am today,” he said.

He said mild tremors were felt in areas across the district.

Most parts of Himachal Pradesh, including Kangra district, fall in the high-seismic sensitive zone.