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Earthquake of magnitude 3.0 hits Himachal’s Chamba
An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 struck Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh on Friday morning, the National Centre of Seismology (NCS) reported. The tremor occurred at 6:36 am at a depth of 5…
The Story in Brief
An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 struck Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh on Friday morning, the National Centre of Seismology (NCS) reported. The tremor occurred at 6:36 am at a depth of 5 km, with epicentre at latitude 33.131 N and longitude 76.585 E. No damage or casualties have been reported so far.
The NCS, which monitors seismic activity across the country, shared the details on its website and social media. The quake was minor and falls within the usual seismic pattern of the Himalayan region. Authorities are yet to issue any advisory.
The Indian Opinion
A 3.0-magnitude quake is too small to cause damage, yet such news often triggers unnecessary panic in Himalayan states. At the same time, some residents dismiss even moderate tremors as routine, ignoring the need for preparedness. The real test will come when the next major quake strikes, will building codes be enforced and early warning systems actually used?
Source: newindianexpress.com
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