Mild Earthquake Jolts Shimla, Panic Grips Residents Early Morning

Shimla, October 31: Light tremors were felt across Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh, early Friday morning, leaving residents startled as they began their day. According to the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake measured 3.2 on the Richter scale, with its epicenter about 10 kilometers beneath the city.

The quake occurred at 7:02:50 am, shaking homes and prompting people in several areas to rush outside in fear. While no damage or injuries have been reported so far, the sudden tremor created brief panic among locals, especially in the densely populated hilly neighborhoods.

Residents in parts of Lakkar Bazaar, Summer Hill, and Chhota Shimla said they felt the ground tremble for a few seconds, enough to make furniture and window panes rattle. Many shared their experiences on social media, describing the jolt as “short but strong enough to notice.”

Though minor in intensity, the tremor served as a reminder of Shimla’s location in a seismically active Himalayan zone, where earthquakes of low to moderate magnitude are not uncommon.

Authorities are monitoring the situation, and officials have urged citizens to remain calm and stay alert for any aftershocks.