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Earthquake tremors felt in Arunachal Pradesh and Delhi-NCR
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News18•07-10-2026, 09:14
Earthquake tremors felt in Arunachal Pradesh and Delhi-NCR
- •An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 hit the Kurung Kumey district of Arunachal Pradesh on Wednesday morning.
- •The epicenter was located 5 kilometers deep in the ground, and tremors were recorded at 6:27 AM.
- •Tremors of 4.9 magnitude were also felt in Uttarkashi and Chamoli districts of Uttarakhand.
- •The shaking was experienced across Delhi-NCR, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana, causing panic.
- •Seismologists and experts advise residents in seismic zones to stay alert and use earthquake-resistant construction.
Key Questions Answered
An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 was recorded in the Kurung Kumey district of Arunachal Pradesh on October 7, 2026, at a depth of about 5 kilometers below the ground. No information regarding any loss of life or property has emerged.
Earthquake tremors were felt across northern India, including Delhi-NCR, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana, with the epicenter located in Chamoli and Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, where a 4.9 magnitude tremor was recorded.
A moderate-intensity earthquake with a magnitude of 4.5 on the Richter scale occurred in Hingoli, Maharashtra, on October 3, 2026. The sudden shaking caused fear, prompting residents to rush out of their homes.
