second earthquake in two days struck Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district on Saturday, with a magnitude of 3.2. The National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported that the quake occurred at 08:45 AM, with its epicenter located 13 km west of Uttarkashi town.
The earthquake was felt in several parts of the district, including Uttarkashi town, Mori, and Barkot. There were no reports of any damage or injuries.
The NCS said that the earthquake was caused by a local fault line. The region is prone to earthquakes, and has experienced several major quakes in the past, including the devastating 1991 Uttarkashi earthquake.
Residents have been advised to remain alert and take necessary precautions.
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The image shows a news headline that reads "Earthquake of Magnitude 3.2 Jolts Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi, 2nd in 48 Hours". The image also includes a small map of Uttarakhand, with the epicenter of the earthquake marked.
The earthquake on Saturday was the second significant earthquake to strike Uttarkashi district in two days. On Thursday, a magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck the district. There were no reports of any damage or injuries from that earthquake either.
Uttarakhand is located in the Himalayan seismic belt, which is one of the most active earthquake zones in the world. The region has experienced several major earthquakes in the past, including the 1950 Assam earthquake (magnitude 8.7), the 1991 Uttarkashi earthquake (magnitude 6.8), and the 2015 Nepal earthquake (magnitude 7.8).
The NCS has advised residents of Uttarkashi district to remain alert and take necessary precautions, such as having an emergency kit ready and knowing where to go to safety in the event of an earthquake.
