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Earthquake of magnitude 4.2 hits Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi

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What happened

A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, on Saturday night, with its epicentre around 2 km northwest of the district headquarters and a focal depth of 11 km.

Key facts

  • A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, on Saturday night, with its epicentre around 2 km northwest of the district headquarters and a focal depth of 11 km.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:24:45 UTC.

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