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Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 hits Himachal Pradesh

Tremors felt in Mandi, Kangra and surrounding areas

PTI New Delhi, Shimla Published 16.11.22, 11:37 PM
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An earthquake of 4.1 magnitude shook parts of Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday, according to the National Centre for Seismology.

The epicentre of the temblor, which struck at 9:32 pm, was located 27 km north-northwest of Mandi in the hill state.

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Tremors were felt in Mandi, Kangra and surrounding areas.

So far, no loss of life or damage to property has been reported, officials said.

The Himalayan region has witnessed a series of quakes over the past fortnight.

The Himalayan region along the Uttarakhand-Nepal border has witnessed at least 10 earthquakes of varying magnitudes between November 8 and 16, data from the National Centre of Seismology showed.

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