4.9‑magnitude quake rattles Chamoli, tremors felt in Delhi

A 4.9‑magnitude earthquake struck Chamoli district in Uttarakhand at 10:23 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2026. The National Centre for Seismology said the shock originated 13 km below the surface, about 50 km south of Joshimath. The Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority confirmed the same time and depth. Tremors were felt in Delhi and nearby areas as well as in Dehradun and other parts of the Himalayan state, prompting residents to step outside. No injuries or damage have been reported so far. The quake was recorded at a depth of 13 km, matching data posted by NCS on its X account at 22:23:23 IST.

Context

Earthquakes of this size are common in the Himalayan region, where the Indian plate pushes into the Eurasian plate, causing frequent seismic activity.