Magnitude 3.0 Earthquake Hits Chamba, Himachal Pradesh Early Friday

A 3.0‑magnitude seismic event was recorded in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh early Friday morning. The tremor, felt across the district, produced mild shaking but no structural damage or injuries were reported. Local authorities confirmed that emergency services were on standby, and the state’s geological department has increased monitoring of the area. Chamba lies in a seismically active zone, and the region has experienced several minor quakes in recent years.