Thursday, 8 October 2026
Vol. I • Himalayan Ecology & Society
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Uttarakhand • Himachal • Ladakh • Sikkim • Nepal • Bhutan • Arunachal
Chamoli

Chamoli Shakes at Midnight: Why the 5.1 Magnitude Tremor Near Fragile Joshimath Demands Urgent State Action

Chamoli Shakes at Midnight: Why the 5.1 Magnitude Tremor Near Fragile Joshimath Demands Urgent State Action

A moderate 4.9 to 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck Chamoli, Uttarakhand, sending tremors across Delhi-NCR. Centered near vulnerable Joshimath, the shallow event raises urgent concerns over slope stability and persistent Himalayan seismic risk.

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