Earthquake Shakes Uttarakhand's Chamoli District
A noticeable earthquake with a magnitude of 3.7 struck the picturesque Chamoli district in Uttarakhand on Sunday, November 30, 2025. The seismic event was officially recorded by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the premier Indian agency for monitoring earthquakes.
Details of the Seismic Event
The tremor occurred precisely at 10:27:07 IST, sending subtle vibrations through the region. According to the detailed post made by the NCS on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the earthquake's epicenter was located at a latitude of 30.19° North and a longitude of 79.48° East.
A key detail provided by the seismologists was the shallow depth of just 5 kilometers below the earth's surface. Earthquakes with such a shallow depth are often felt more strongly by people on the ground compared to deeper ones of similar magnitude.
Awaiting Impact Assessment
Following the tremor, local officials and disaster management authorities were immediately alerted. They have initiated standard procedures to gather information and assess if the earthquake caused any damage to property or infrastructure.
As of the initial reports, officials are awaiting further details about the earthquake's full impact on the district. The region, being in a seismically active zone, has protocols in place for such events, and assessments are ongoing to ensure public safety.
