Magnitude 2.5 Earthquake Jolts Himachal Pradesh's Una
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake struck Una, Himachal Pradesh, late Sunday night. No damage or casualties have been reported so far.
Late Sunday night, residents of Una in Himachal Pradesh were startled as a minor earthquake struck the region. The tremors, measuring 2.5 on the Richter scale, occurred during the late hours, causing a brief moment of concern among the local population.
Seismic Details and Epicentre
According to data released by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the seismic activity was recorded at 23:48:35 Indian Standard Time (IST). The earthquake originated at a relatively shallow depth of 9 kilometres, which often makes even low-magnitude tremors more noticeable to those on the surface.
The technical specifics provided by the NCS include:
- Magnitude: 2.5 on the Richter scale
- Timestamp: 23:48:35 IST
- Epicentre Coordinates: Latitude 31.618 N and Longitude 76.301 E
- Depth: 9 km
- Location: Una, Himachal Pradesh
No Immediate Damage Reported
Despite the sudden nature of the tremors, there have been no reports of casualties or significant damage to property or infrastructure in the Una district. Authorities and seismologists are continuing to monitor the situation, though the magnitude suggests the event was minor.
As of now, the situation remains stable, and further details regarding any localized impact are awaited.