Moderate earthquake hits Uttarakhand with tremors reaching New Delhi

An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 struck the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre reported that the tremor occurred at a depth of 10 km. People in New Delhi also felt the shaking caused by the quake.

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Northern India and the Himalayan region frequently experience seismic activity due to ongoing tectonic movements. Tremors from quakes in hill states often travel significant distances and are felt across the plains, including the national capital.