GARHWAL DIVISION, UK — A 5.1 magnitude quake struck near Bāgeshwar on Tuesday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The USGS reported a tremor in the region at 16:53 UTC (22:23 local time). The epicenter was roughly 34 km northwest of Bāgeshwar, at a depth of 18 km.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the earthquake, you can report it through the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has received 50 responses on its online form so far, from people indicating they felt light to moderate shaking. Residents in several cities — including Ni Dilli, Khatīma, Haldwani cum Kathgodam, Srīnagar and Nainital — reported experiencing the quake, according to the USGS DYFI report.

Impact and estimated losses

The USGS categorized this as a Green Alert, which means there is a low likelihood of casualties and damage. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides that might have contributed to losses.

Structure information summary

Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are highly vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though some resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are adobe block and unreinforced brick with mud construction.

Area struck by 6.8 quake in 1991
The area has experienced significant seismic activity in the past. A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck 19.9 miles east of Uttark? Shi in Garhwal Division on Oct. 19, 1991, at a depth of 6.4 miles.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey