5.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Himachal Pradesh's Chamba, Locals Left 'Terrified'

Key points

• Chamba: A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district on Friday night, sending people rushing out of their homes in several areas.
• The tremor was felt across parts of the hill state, leading to panic among residents.
• According to preliminary reports, the earthquake was recorded around 10:04 pm.
• The epicentre was located in Chamba district, while tremors were also felt in nearby regions, including Dharamshala, Shimla and other adjoining areas.
• The quake reportedly originated at a depth of around 5 kilometres.