Chamoli earthquake sends tremors across Delhi-NCR on Tuesday night
The National Center for Seismology recorded a magnitude-4.9 earthquake at a depth of 13 kilometres.
A magnitude-4.9 earthquake struck Chamoli in Uttarakhand at 10:23 pm on October 6, with shaking also felt in Delhi-NCR. The National Center for Seismology placed the event at a depth of 13 kilometres, according to its reviewed assessment reproduced by The Indian Express.
The recorded epicentre was at latitude 30.103 degrees north and longitude 79.561 degrees east. These measurements describe where the earthquake originated; they do not establish how much damage occurred in individual towns or buildings.
The report available at publication did not provide a verified assessment of casualties or property damage from this event. Reports about earlier earthquakes should not be mistaken for an assessment of Tuesday night's impact.
The safety guidance accompanying the report advises people indoors to drop, take cover under sturdy furniture and hold on until shaking stops. Stay away from glass and objects that could fall. People outside should keep clear of buildings and overhead wires. Follow local authorities for location-specific instructions and subsequent assessments.