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On the morning of January 24, 2025, Uttarkashi, a region in Uttarakhand, was jolted by a mild earthquake registering a magnitude of 3.5 on the Richter Scale. The earthquake occurred at 8:19 AM IST and had a shallow depth of 5 km. The seismic event's epicenter was located at latitude 30.85° N and longitude 78.60° E, as confirmed by the National Center for Seismology (NCS).
Earthquakes of this magnitude are typically not strong enough to cause significant damage, but can still be felt in the area. While there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties, residents may have experienced brief shaking. Seismic activity is common in Uttarkashi and surrounding regions, given the proximity to the seismically active Himalayan belt. The NCS continues to monitor the region for any further aftershocks or related seismic events.