Earthquake hits Chamba

Shimla, January 19

A moderate-intensity earthquake shook Chamba district Sunday evening. No loss of life or property was reported.

Shimla Meteorological Centre Director Manmohan Singh said a 3.6M quake hit the district at 4:14 pm. The epicentre was at a depth of 10 km northeast of Chamba, he said, adding mild tremors were also felt in adjoining areas.

Most parts of Himachal, including Chamba, fall in a high-seismic zone and are often hit by mild quakes. — PTI