Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 strikes Uttarakhand on October 6, 2026, says EMSC
· World · The Hindu, Reuters
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at a depth of 10 km. The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported the quake. Tremors were also felt in New Delhi, according to the EMSC update. No casualties or damage figures were provided in the article.
Why it matters
The earthquake caused tremors in the national capital region, though initial reporting did not confirm structural damage or casualties. The event underscores seismic risk in the Himalayan region.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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