No Loss of life was reported in the earthquake-hit area of the Chamba district
An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 was reported by the National Center for Seismology, Ministry of Earth Sciences on 4th April 2024. The origin time of the earthquake was on 4th April 2024 at 21:34:32 (IST), with a geographical location of 33.09 latitude and 76.59 longitude, at a depth of 10 kilometers. After analysis by the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA), the possible affected Panchayats where the epicenter of the earthquake has been identified are Sach, Seichu, Shoon (HilluTwan), and Kumar (Parmar) of Tehsil Pangi, district Chamba.
Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena said here today that the Emergency Operation Centers (EOCs) immediately swung into action. With the help of GIS, the area near the epicenter of the EQ was identified. Contact was established with Deputy Commissioner Chamba and Resident Commissioner Pangi to assess the situation. Information from the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Chamba and Resident Commissioner Pangi about the situation was sought. They informed that they have been in touch with field functionaries, Patwari Sach, Police Chowki Purthi, and elected representatives of the possible affected area. Possible affected Panchayats where the epicenter of the earthquake has been identified are – Sach, Seichu, Shoon (HilluTwan), and Kumar (Parmar) fortunately, no life or major property loss was immediately reported.
Early the next morning of 5th April 2024, the local administration moved a search and rescue party with the Executive Magistrate, Kanungo, Doctors, and Police in the morning to the affected Panchayats. As of now, no loss of life has been reported, and the situation seems to be normal. There have been only partial damages to houses, for which the Patwari is making relief cases as the team carried out its inspections. There are some reports of cracks to the houses and the same will be verified after field verification and relief, if any admissible, under the norms, shall be paid to the affected families in due course of time.
