Quake rocks parts of Himachal Pradesh

Shimla, Oct 4 (UNI) An earthquake, measuring 3.8 on the Richter scale, shook several areas of Chamba and Kangra districts of Himachal Pradesh early today, Seismological Department sources said.

The tremors were felt at several places in twin districts and lasted about six seconds, forcing people to flee from their homes into open places at 1044 hrs, the sources said.

However, there was no immediate report of any loss of life or property due to the quake, official sources told UNI