Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 strikes State of Uttarakhand in India, EMSC says
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Indian state of Uttarakhand on Tuesday, with tremors felt as far as New Delhi. The quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre.
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An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 struck the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand onTuesday (October 6, 2026), the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.
The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), EMSC said.
Earthquake tremors were also felt in New Delhi .
Published - October 06, 2026 11:10 pm IST
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