A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck Chamoli, Uttarakhand, on Tuesday night at 10:23 PM IST. The seismic event registered a depth of 13 kilometers and was significant enough to be felt across the Delhi-NCR region.
The National Center for Seismology confirmed the details, including the exact coordinates: latitude 30.103 N and longitude 79.561 E. Residents in various parts of Delhi reported feeling tremors shortly after the quake hit.
This earthquake comes amid ongoing concerns about seismic activity in northern India, especially given its proximity to densely populated areas. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely but have not reported any immediate casualties or damage.