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Tremors were felt successful parts of Kangra, Chamba and adjoining districts of Himachal Pradesh aft a 5.0 magnitude earthquake of mean strength deed the portion connected Friday (June 5, 2026) night.
The extent of the earthquake, which struck astir 40 k.m. from Dharamsala adjacent the Kangra- Chamba borderline astatine 10:04 pm, was 5 km, the meteorological bureau said, adding that the epicentre was located adjacent Dhar Godoi successful Kangra.
People successful Dharamsala and adjacent areas ran retired of their houses successful panic aft the tremors were felt, though nary nonaccomplishment of beingness oregon spot has been reported from immoderate portion of the authorities truthful far, officials said.
The Kangra and Chamba districts autumn nether Seismic Zone 5, a high-damage hazard zone.
Tremors were besides felt successful Chandigarh and parts of Punjab and Haryana, reports said.
A Chandigarh resident, Baldev Chand, who lives connected the 2nd level of a three-storey building, said helium felt a mild tremor astatine astir 10 americium erstwhile helium was preparing to sleep.
"The tremors lasted lone for a fewer seconds," helium said.
