5.0 magnitude earthquake jolts Chamba and other Himachal Pradesh districts

Key points

• SHIMLA: A moderate earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale struck Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh on Friday night.According to preliminary reports, the tremor occurred at 10:04 pm.
• The tremors were felt in Chamba and nearby districts, causing concern among residents.
• Mild tremors were also felt in the state capital, Shimla.
• No immediate reports of casualties or major damage have been reported.The earthquake’s epicentre was located at latitude 32.289°N and longitude 76.434°E, at a shallow depth of 5 kilometres.