5.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Chamba, Himachal Pradesh
Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Strikes Chamba in Himachal Pradesh: NCS

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A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck Chamba in Himachal Pradesh on June 5, 2026, at 10:37 PM, according to the National Centre of Seismology. The quake's depth was recorded at 5 kilometers. Earlier, a smaller 2.8 magnitude quake occurred in Mangan, Sikkim.
- 01The earthquake in Chamba occurred at 10:37 PM IST on June 5, 2026.
- 02The National Centre of Seismology recorded the quake's depth at 5 kilometers.
- 03A minor earthquake of magnitude 2.8 hit Mangan district in Sikkim earlier on the same day.
- 04Earthquakes can occur at depths ranging from the surface to about 700 kilometers.
- 05Shallow earthquakes are classified as those occurring between 0 and 70 kilometers deep.
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On June 5, 2026, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck Chamba in Himachal Pradesh at 10:37 PM IST, as reported by the National Centre of Seismology (NCS). The quake was recorded at a depth of 5 kilometers, with its epicenter located at latitude 32.274 and longitude 76.423. The NCS provided details on its website but stated that further information is awaited regarding the impact of the earthquake. Earlier that day, a smaller earthquake with a magnitude of 2.8 hit the Mangan district in Sikkim at 4:07 PM IST. The NCS also confirmed this quake's details, indicating its depth was also 5 kilometers. Understanding earthquake depths is crucial, as they can range from the Earth's surface to depths of about 700 kilometers. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) classifies these depths into three categories: shallow (0-70 km), intermediate (70-300 km), and deep (300-700 km). Shallow earthquakes tend to be more damaging due to their proximity to the surface.
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Residents of Chamba and surrounding areas may experience aftershocks and potential structural damage.
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