The earth shook unexpectedly in two different states of the country on Friday morning, creating an atmosphere of panic among residents in several areas of Himachal Pradesh and Telangana. People rushed out of their homes as the tremors struck early in the day. According to data recorded by the National Center for Seismology (NCS), these tremors were experienced within a span of a few hours in both states. Fortunately, due to the lower intensity on the Richter scale, no major loss of life or property has been reported so far.
Tremors felt in Chamba, Himachal Pradesh
The earth trembled in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh on Friday morning at 6 hours 59 minutes and 46 seconds. According to the National Center for Seismology, the intensity of this earthquake was measured at 3.2 on the Richter scale. Its epicenter was located at a depth of 15 kilometers below the ground, with coordinates recorded at 32.719 degrees north latitude and 76.123 degrees east longitude. Since it was early morning, many people were inside their homes when they felt the vibration, prompting them to rush outside in panic. However, due to the low intensity, no major damage has been officially reported by authorities.
Earth shakes in Narayanpet, Telangana
Shortly before the incident in Himachal Pradesh, earthquake tremors were also recorded in the southern state of Telangana. According to the National Center for Seismology, this activity occurred in Narayanpet, Telangana, at 6 hours 16 minutes and 46 seconds in the morning. The intensity of this tremor was measured at 2.5 on the Richter scale. The epicenter of this earthquake was located at 16.452 degrees north latitude and 77.414 degrees east longitude, with its depth recorded at just 5 kilometers below the surface. Because of the shallow depth, the vibrations were felt in local areas, but fortunately, no information regarding any major damage or casualties has emerged from this incident.
