An earthquake of magnitude 3.9 jolted Himachal Pradesh's Kangra on Monday around 9:28 pm, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km. There are no immediate reports of any damage or casualties so far. In a post on X, NCS said, “EQ of M: 3.9, On: 18/08/2025 21:28:36 IST, Lat: 32.23 N, Long: 76.38 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Kangra, Himachal Pradesh."
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Social media buzzed with posts from netizens who shared their reactions and experiences. A user said, "In Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. My dog felt it harder than me! Stay safe, everyone." Another user wrote, "Strong tremors in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh." A third user commented, "Epicenter was shallow about 10km deep, causing residents in Dharamsala & Kangra to feel light tremors. No reports of damage or injuries, just brief tremors felt by locals."
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Earlier today, an earthquake of magnitude 4.3 hit Nagaon in Assam. The tremors were felt at approximately 12:09 pm IST. The quake occurred at a depth of 35 km, the NCS said.
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