Himachal Pradesh Hit by 5.0 Magnitude Earthquake: Tremors Felt Across North India

A moderate earthquake of 5.0 magnitude struck the Kangra and Chamba districts of Himachal Pradesh at 10:04 PM IST on Friday, June 5, 2026. According to meteorological reports, the epicentre of the quake was located near Dhar Godoi in Kangra, roughly 40 kilometers from Dharamshala. The shallow tremor, originating at a depth of just 5 kilometers, sent strong vibrations across several neighboring states in North India, including Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana, and Delhi, causing widespread panic as residents rushed out of high-rise buildings.

The shallow depth of the earthquake significantly amplified the ground motion, making it widely felt across the plains of northern India. Himachal Pradesh is geographically situated in a highly active tectonic zone, falling largely within Seismic Zones IV and V. The region experiences regular minor-to-moderate seismic activity due to the ongoing northward collision of the Indian tectonic plate with the Eurasian plate, which constantly releases stress accumulated along Himalayan fault lines.

While there were no immediate reports of casualties or severe infrastructure damage, local administrative teams in Chamba and Kangra were deployed to assess older buildings and roads for cracks. State disaster response forces remain on alert to address potential aftershocks, which are typical following a shallow-depth seismic event of this scale. Disaster management officials have urged the public to stay calm, avoid high-rise structures during tremors, and monitor official bulletins for further updates.