A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck Uttarkashi district at 8:07 AM PM on 10 October 2026, according to the National Center for Seismology. The earthquake was recorded at a depth of 11 km.
The initial information indicates that tremors may have been felt in Uttarkashi and nearby areas. The report did not provide details about damage, injuries, casualties or any disruption after the tremor.
What is known about the earthquake
The National Center for Seismology identified the event as magnitude 4.2. Its reported depth was 11 km, placing the earthquake within the Uttarkashi district region identified in the initial report.
A report by NDTV also identified a magnitude 4.2 earthquake in Uttarkashi on 10 October 2026. Volcano Discovery separately listed a magnitude 4.2 earthquake in Uttaranchal on the same date, with the event time shown in Universal Time.
These reports are consistent with the National Center for Seismology’s magnitude reading and the location described in the initial information. additional details about the earthquake’s epicentre, intensity in individual settlements or any official damage assessment is not yet available.
Possible local impact
People in Uttarkashi and surrounding areas may have experienced brief shaking. The information available so far does not confirm the extent of tremors in particular villages, towns or buildings.
Residents seeking verified updates should follow information issued by the National Center for Seismology and local authorities. Any later assessment would be needed to establish whether the earthquake caused damage or affected services.
Recent seismic activity in Uttarakhand
The earthquake occurred days after reports of magnitude 4.9 earthquakes in Uttarakhand. The Week reported a magnitude 4.9 earthquake in Chamoli on 6 October 2026, while Rozana Spokesman reported a magnitude 4.9 earthquake in Uttarakhand on 8 October 2026.
Those were separate reports involving different dates and, in one case, a different district. They do not establish that the latest Uttarkashi earthquake caused any related damage or formed part of the same event.
Conclusion
The verified information shows that a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck Uttarkashi at 8:07 AM PM at a depth of 11 km. Tremors may have been felt in nearby areas, while further official information would be required to confirm any local impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What was the magnitude of the Uttarkashi earthquake?
The earthquake measured magnitude 4.2, according to the National Center for Seismology.
Q. When did the earthquake occur?
It struck at 8:07 AM PM on 10 October 2026.
Q. How deep was the earthquake?
The earthquake occurred at a depth of 11 km.
Q. Where may the tremors have been felt?
Tremors may have been felt in Uttarkashi and nearby areas.
Q. Has damage been confirmed?
The available initial information does not confirm damage, injuries, casualties or disruption.
Q. Which agency reported the earthquake?
The National Center for Seismology reported the magnitude, time and depth of the earthquake.
