Magnitude 4.0 Earthquake Strikes Near Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand

On Monday, a moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0 hit near Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand, causing concern among local residents. The National Centre for Seismology reported that the earthquake’s epicenter was located 40 kilometers northeast of Pithoragarh, with a depth of 5 kilometers.
•The earthquake, which occurred at 09:11:40 IST, was centered at coordinates 29.86° latitude and 80.61° longitude.
•The location of the earthquake was identified as 48 kilometers northeast of Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, India, according to the National Center for Seismology.
Recent Earthquake Activity:
•Just the previous day, strong tremors were felt in Delhi and the National Capital Region following an earthquake in Haryana’s Faridabad. The estimated magnitude of this earthquake was 3.1, and it struck at 4:08 pm.
•The epicenter of this earthquake was situated 9 kilometers east of Faridabad, occurring at a depth of 10 kilometers.
•Earlier, on October 4, a significant earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 had struck Nepal, resulting in strong tremors felt across northern India, including Delhi and the National Capital Region, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh. This earthquake took place around 3 pm.
•Following the mainshock, two aftershocks of magnitude 3.6 and magnitude 3.1 occurred within a 10-kilometer radius. These seismic events caused panic among residents in high-rise buildings and tall office structures, leading many to evacuate to safer areas.
The occurrence of multiple earthquakes in the region serves as a reminder of the seismic activity in this part of the world, underlining the importance of preparedness and safety measures for residents and authorities.
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