Earthquake In Himachal Pradesh Today: 4.8-Magnitude Tremor Recorded Near Chamba

Updated: Friday, June 5, 2026, 22:46 [IST]

Strong earthquake tremors were felt across several parts of Himachal Pradesh on Friday night after an earthquake struck near Dharamshala at around 10:04 PM.

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An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude between 4.3 and 4.8 struck near Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh on Friday night around 10:04 PM, causing panic and evacuations but no major reported damage or casualties.

Preliminary seismic data indicated a magnitude of 4.8, with the epicentre located about 55 kilometres east of Chamba, while other early estimates placed the quake at 4.3 magnitude near Dharamshala.

#Earthquake (#भूकंप) confirmed by seismic data.⚠Preliminary info: M4.8 || 55 km E of #Chamba (#India) || 9 min ago (local time 22:04:39). Follow the thread for the updates👇 pic.twitter.com/6WLj0pze16
— EMSC (@LastQuake) June 5, 2026

The sudden tremors caused panic among residents, prompting many to rush out of their homes and buildings as a precaution. Himachal Pradesh falls within a high seismic risk zone, making earthquakes a persistent concern for the region.

An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 struck Himachal Pradesh on June 5, 2026 at 10:04 PM IST. The tremor occurred at a depth of 10 km, with epicentre located at latitude 32.478 N and longitude 76.722 E.

(Source: EMSC. Institute of Seismological Research, Gandhinagar) pic.twitter.com/8osGjw2hSL
— IANS (@ians_india) June 5, 2026

M4.8 earthquake struck near Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, India, at 10:04 pm local time; widely felt across Dharamsala, Palampur, Jogindarnagar and nearby areas. #भूकंप #sismo pic.twitter.com/U0trzGfLyW
— GeoTechWar (@geotechwar) June 5, 2026

Memories of the devastating 1905 Kangra earthquake, one of the deadliest seismic disasters in India's history, continue to underscore the state's vulnerability to such events.

No Reports of Casualties or Damage

Following the earthquake tremors, several residents stepped out of their homes and offices as a safety measure. So far, authorities have not received any reports of injuries, deaths, or damage to property. Officials are closely monitoring the situation and are waiting for detailed assessments from concerned departments.

The earthquake was felt across various parts of Himachal Pradesh, including all major districts. The Kangra region, which falls in a high seismic-risk zone, is particularly vulnerable to earthquakes. Area