Earthquake Jolts Uttarakhand's Bageshwar District
A low-intensity earthquake shook parts of Uttarakhand's Bageshwar district early Tuesday morning. The tremor measured 3.5 on the Richter scale. It caused panic among local residents who rushed out of their homes in fear.
Official Confirmation and Details
District disaster management officials confirmed the earthquake occurred at around 7.25 am. The epicentre was located near Kapkot town. This location sits approximately 30 kilometres from the Bageshwar district headquarters.
Shikha Suyal, the Bageshwar district disaster management officer, provided an update. She stated the situation remained normal after the tremor. No casualties were reported. Officials also confirmed there was no damage to property.
Resident Response and Aftermath
The sudden quake triggered immediate panic. People ran from their houses into open areas as a safety precaution. Many residents reported feeling the ground shake for several seconds.
Despite the initial scare, normalcy returned quickly. Disaster management teams monitored the area closely. They found no structural issues in buildings or infrastructure.
Earthquakes are not uncommon in this Himalayan region. Uttarakhand falls in a seismically active zone. The state experiences minor tremors with some regularity.
Authorities continue to urge residents to remain calm. They advise following standard earthquake safety protocols. These include moving to open spaces during tremors and avoiding elevators.
