4.9‑Magnitude Quake Hits Chamoli, Shakes Delhi‑NCR

A 4.9‑magnitude earthquake struck Chamoli district in Uttarakhand at 10:23 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, and tremors were felt across Delhi and surrounding areas. The National Centre for Seismology, the government agency that monitors seismic activity, said the quake’s epicentre was 13 km deep within Chamoli. The shaking reached Delhi‑NCR shortly after, rattling windows and prompting brief panic among residents. No major damage or injuries have been reported so far. Authorities have asked the public to stay alert for possible aftershocks.

Context

Uttarakhand sits on the Himalayan seismic belt where the Indian tectonic plate collides with the Eurasian plate, making shallow earthquakes common. A magnitude around 5 is enough to be felt in nearby states but typically does not cause severe destruction.