Himachal Pradesh: Earthquake of 3.4 magnitude hits Mandi
An earthquake of 3.4 magnitude on the Richter scale hit Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district on Thursday afternoon. There was no report of any casualty or damage to property, officials said. https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1189835146481954818 The epicenter was 10 km north-east of Mandi. According to the Indian Meteorological department (IMD), tremors were felt in and around the district at 12.44pm. Light to moderate intensity earthquakes are common in Himachal Pradesh, which falls under seismic zone five. Also Read | Rajasthan: Four-handed child born in Tonk, see photos On Tuesday, an earthquake measuring 3.4 on the Richter scale hit Chamba district. In 1905, a devastating earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale flattened Kangra district, killing over 20,000 people. -PTC News
