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4.9 quake in Uttarakhand shakes Delhi-NCR

37 sourcesUpdated 6 Oct 2026, 4:59 pm Coverage regionsDelhi · Global · India
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A 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district late on Tuesday.

Tremors were felt across Delhi and adjoining areas, including the national capital.

The quake was reported at 10:23 pm, according to the National Centre for Seismology.

The reported depth was 13 km.

Why it mattersThe quake affected a wide region, including Delhi-NCR, so readers need to know the immediate safety implications and how far the tremors spread.
More context

One report said there were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.

Another report noted a separate 5.1 magnitude quake felt in Uttarakhand and an earthquake in Bhutan that sent tremors to Sikkim and West Bengal.

AGREEMENT VS DISAGREEMENT

What lines up. What splits.

A quick read on shared facts, changing details, and different emphasis.

What coverage agrees on

All coverage agrees that a 4.9-magnitude quake struck Chamoli and was felt beyond Uttarakhand, including Delhi-NCR. The reporting also aligns on the quake time and the 13 km depth.

What is changing or disputed

The immediate impact could change if more official updates emerge, especially on any casualties or damage. One report also mentions additional quakes in the region, but those details are separate from the main Chamoli event.

HOW COVERAGE DIFFERS

Same story. Different emphasis.

Swipe through the perspectives. Labels describe coverage framing, not truth or quality.

Neutral3

Neutral reporting consistently identifies the quake as a 4.9-magnitude event in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district that was felt in Delhi-NCR. The reports repeat the same basic time-and-depth details from the National Centre for Seismology. One version also notes that fuller impact information had not yet been confirmed.

STORY TIMELINE

How the coverage developed

The latest eight dated reports, from earliest to newest.

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The Hindu Neutral framing Provisional rating

Tremors felt across Delhi-NCR as 4.9-magnitude quake hits Uttarakhand’s Chamoli

Quick source take

The Hindu reports that tremors were felt across Delhi and adjoining areas late on Tuesday following a 4.9-magnitude earthquake in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district. Citing the National Centre for Seismology, the report states the quake occurred at 10:23 pm at a depth of 13 km. The publication includes standard subscription and navigational boilerplate around the core news coverage of the seismic event.

The Times of India Neutral framing Provisional rating

4.9-magnitude earthquake hits Uttarakhand's Chamoli, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR

Quick source take

The Times of India reports that a 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck Uttarakhand's Chamoli district at 10:23 pm on Tuesday, sending tremors across the Delhi-NCR area. According to the National Centre for Seismology, the quake's epicenter was located at a depth of 13 km with specified coordinates. The publication notes that there were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage while awaiting further details.

Deccan Herald Neutral framing Reported

Earthquake in Delhi-NCR: Tremors of 4.9-magnitude quake felt in national capital

Quick source take

Deccan Herald reports that a 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck Uttarakhand's Chamoli district late on Tuesday at around 10:23 pm, causing tremors to be felt in the Delhi-NCR region. According to the National Center for Seismology, the epicenter was at a depth of 13 km. The publication also notes that a separate quake of magnitude 5.1 was felt in Uttarakhand, with tremors reaching Sikkim and West Bengal from an earthquake hitting Bhutan.