Highlights
Tremors were felt in various districts including Pauri, Garhwal and Dehradun.
The epicentre was in Chamoli district.
New Delhi: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 shook Uttarakhand on Monday (May 24, 2021) with tremors being felt in various districts including Chamoli, Pauri, Garhwal and Dehradun.
The National Center for Seismology reviewed the earthquake and said it took place at 12:31 AM, 44km north northwest of Joshimath in Chamoli District.
The epicentre was 22 km deep at 30.94 (latitude) - 79.44 (longitude). As per the latest information, no casualties have been reported yet.
Two glacier bursts, one near Badrinath, were also reported. However, there have been no casualties so far.
An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 struck parts of Uttarakhand a little after midnight on Monday. The National Center for Seismology has traced the epicentre back to Chamoli district.