Light to moderate tremors jolt parts of Himachal
Three different light Intensifyto moderate tremors measured 2.5 to three jolted part of Kangra, Chamba and Lahaul-Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday, the Indian Meterogical Department confirmed.
Spokesperson of Shimla Met Office said first tremor was measured 2.70 on the Richter scale at 1154 hrs was felt on Wednesday and epicenter was located at 32.47 degrees North , 76.22 degrees East and five km in Lahaul-Spiti district about 49 km from North Tourist resort Manali and 157 km from state capital Shimla.
Second tremor was also felt at 1202 hrs on in part of Kangra district. The magnitude of Earthquake was 2.50 on the Richter scale and epicenter was at Kuranh in Dhaulsdhar ranges between chamba and Kangra district located about 30 km away from Dharmshala and 200 km from State capital Shimla.
Third tremor measured three on the Richter scale felt at 1606hrs on Wednesday and epicenter was located at 32.64 degrees North and 77.49 degrees East and 12 km deep and 59 km from North East of Manali and 177 km from state capital Shimla.
Tremors was felt by the people but did not cause any loss to life and property.