3.7 magnitude earthquake jolts Bageshwar
Earthquake tremors were felt in Bageshwar, Uttarakhand, on Sunday (April 5) morning. The tremors became a topic of discussion among the people, while some were also alarmed. The epicenter was reported near Kapkot. Fortunately, no casualties were reported. However, the Disaster Management Department was activated following the tremors.
According to the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake was felt in Bageshwar at 11:47 am on Sunday, March 5th (Sunday). The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 3.7 on the Richter scale, and the epicenter was located at a depth of 10 kilometers. However, many people were busy with their work and did not notice the earthquake. No casualties have been reported so far. The administration is currently on high alert. The District Disaster Management Department is currently gathering information in all areas of the district for safety purposes.
EQ of M: 3.7, On: 05/04/2026 11:47:08 IST, Lat: 30.047 N, Long: 79.901 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Bageshwar, Uttarakhand.
— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) April 5, 2026
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Notably, this is the third earthquake in Bageshwar district this year. The first earthquake, measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale, was recorded in Bageshwar on January 13th. This was followed by a 3.4 magnitude earthquake on February 6th. Fortunately, neither earthquake resulted in any casualties.
It’s worth noting that Uttarakhand is an earthquake-prone state. Earthquakes are felt frequently in the state. This is why Uttarakhand has been placed in Zone 6. Previously, Uttarakhand was placed in Zones 4 and 5 based on its earthquake sensitivity. However, in 2025, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) released a new map assessing earthquake sensitivity across the country, placing Uttarakhand in Zone 6.
