Moderate earthquake,5.0 on Richter scale,hit Himachal Pradesh Friday night . Tremors shook several districts like Kangra and Chamba. Quake struck at 10:04 PM,about 40 kilometers from Dharamsala,epicenter near Dhar Godoi in Kangra. Depth recorded at 5 kilometers,said meteorological office.
Residents in Dharamsala panicked,evacuating homes quickly . Luckily,no casualties or property damage Kangra and Chamba sit in Seismic Zone 5,area known for high earthquake risk .
Tremors reached beyond Himachal Pradesh,into parts of Chandigarh,Punjab,and Haryana . Baldev Chand from Chandigarh felt a mild shake while getting ready for bed. "The tremors lasted only for a few seconds," he said,noting quake's briefness.
Region still assessing situation . Authorities stay alert due to seismic activity in this risky zone. What comes next for communities in northern India…
