Strong earthquake tremors late last night caused panic among the residents of Uttarkashi district. Tremors were felt across several areas, stretching from the Yamuna Valley to the Ganga Valley. The shaking was intense enough to send many people rushing out of their homes in alarm. The sudden ground movement late at night created a chaotic situation, with people calling one another to exchange information about the quake. Fortunately, there have been no reports of loss of life or property damage in the district.
According to the District Emergency Operations Center, the tremors were felt at approximately 1:21 AM on August 10. The National Center for Seismology recorded the earthquake’s magnitude at 4.2. The epicenter was located in Uttarkashi district at a depth of about 10 kilometers below the surface. Preliminary reports indicate the epicenter was near the Rajgarhi area, close to the Barkot Tehsil headquarters. As the tremors occurred late at night, residents immediately stepped out of their homes.
EQ of M: 4.2, On: 10/08/2026 01:21:34 IST, Lat: 30.831 N, Long: 78.230 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand.
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Reports confirm that tremors were felt in the Yamuna Valley as well as in various parts of Uttarkashi and the Ganga Valley. Following the tremors, the district administration and disaster management agencies swung into action, gathering information from various parts of the district through the Emergency Operations Center.
The administration also sought updates on the situation from the Tehsil offices and relevant departments. So far, there have been no reports of structural cracks, road damage, landslides, or any other form of damage. While the tremors caused anxiety among the public, experts note that a major earthquake cannot be predicted based on a single tremor. The administration has urged people to remain alert rather than panic. Uttarkashi is considered a seismically sensitive district. Several parts of the district fall within a seismically sensitive zone.
