A 4.2-magnitude earthquake hits Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand on Saturday night, causing residents to rush outdoors amid brief panic. Early reports indicate no damage so far.
Other outlets add additional context: Times of India says the quake’s epicentre is about 2 km northwest of Uttarkashi district headquarters, with a focal depth of around 11 km. NDTV reports that it is the second earthquake to be felt in the state on Saturday, following low-intensity tremors in Bageshwar about four hours earlier. Mint also characterizes it as the second tremor above magnitude 4 in Uttarakhand within four days. Authorities have not reported fatalities or significant destruction in the initial aftermath.
