Fri Jan 24 07:24:47 UTC 2025: ## Uttarkashi Hit by Three Earthquakes in a Single Day
**Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, India –** Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand experienced three significant earthquake tremors on the morning of [Date of the event]. The first tremor struck around 7:44 AM, causing widespread panic and prompting residents to evacuate their homes. While initial reports indicated no casualties or major damage, authorities are still assessing the situation.
The second tremor, approximately 35 minutes later at 8:19 AM, further heightened fear among the population. A third tremor followed roughly two hours after the second. The second earthquake had a magnitude of 3.5, according to the Disaster Management Department, and its epicenter was located 5 kilometers below the surface in the forests near Bhatwari Tehsil.
The intensity and epicenter of the first earthquake are yet to be officially confirmed by the IMD (India Meteorological Department). District Magistrate Dr. Mehrban Singh Bisht has instructed officials to gather information from all Tehsils within the district.
While no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage have emerged, local authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions. A similar incident occurred on September 6, 2024, in Mori, Uttarkashi, with a magnitude 3.0 earthquake. This latest series of tremors serves as a reminder of the region’s seismic vulnerability. Further updates will be provided as information becomes available.
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