Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:34am on 11 Oct 2026,Sunday Weather & Environment
A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand at 8:07 pm on October 10, 2026, according to the National Centre for Seismology. The epicentre was located around 2 km northwest of Uttarkashi town, at a depth of 11 km. Strong tremors were felt across Uttarkashi town and the Yamunotri valley, prompting frightened residents to rush outdoors. The earthquake was the second tremor above magnitude 4 to hit Uttarakhand within four days, following a 4.9-magnitude earthquake in Chamoli on October 6. State disaster management officials reported no damage so far. (PC: The Hindu)
