4.9-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Uttarakhand; Tremors Felt Across Delhi-NCR and Northern India
A 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Tuesday night at around 10:23 pm IST, with a focal depth of 13 km, according to the National Centre for Seismology. Tremors were felt across Delhi-NCR and several northern states including Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana. Residents reported brief shaking but no immediate damage or casualties. The region lies in a seismically active zone, and the earthquake is linked to tectonic activity in the Himalayan fault system. Earlier, a 4.5-magnitude quake occurred in Assam's Nagaon district.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (49/100). Lens Score 35/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (47–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 6 Oct, 05:18 pm. Other outlets followed.