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A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh early Wednesday morning. This followed another 3.3 magnitude quake that hit the same area just over an hour earlier. Meanwhile, monsoon rains have caused extensive damage across the state with roads and bridges washed away. The cumulative death toll has reached 276 with thousands of homes and livestock destroyed since June.

Key Points: 4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Himachal Pradesh Chamba District

  • Second 4.0 magnitude quake struck at 4:39 am following 3.3 magnitude tremor
  • Cloudburst damaged roads and washed away Hanumani Bag bridge
  • Monsoon death toll reaches 276 with 1,104 homes fully destroyed
  • Over 27,500 livestock perished in widespread agricultural damage
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Another earthquake of magnitude 4.0 strikes Himachal Pradesh's Chamba

Second earthquake hits Chamba, Himachal Pradesh within hours as monsoon death toll reaches 276 with widespread infrastructure damage across the state.

"EQ of M: 4.0, On: 20/08/2025 04:39:45 IST, Lat: 32.71 N, Long: 76.11 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Chamba, Himachal Pradesh - National Center for Seismology"

Chamba, August 20

Another earthquake of magnitude 4.0 rocked Himachal Pradesh's Chamba at 4:39 am on Wednesday, after the first quake of magnitude 3.3 jolted the Chamba district at 03:27 am.

This earthquake occured at 04:39:45 IST, with a depth of 10 Kilometres.

"EQ of M: 4.0, On: 20/08/2025 04:39:45 IST, Lat: 32.71 N, Long: 76.11 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Chamba, Himachal Pradesh," informed the NCS on X.

Earlier, an earthquake of magnitude 3.3 jolted the Chamba district at 03:27:09 IST with a depth of 20 Kilometres.

"EQ of M: 3.3, On: 20/08/2025 03:27:09 IST, Lat: 32.87 N, Long: 76.09 E, Depth: 20 Km, Location: Chamba, Himachal Pradesh," NCS posted on X.

Meanwhile, on the recent cloudburst incident in Lagghati in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, "Deputy Commissioner Torul S. Ravish said, "The road near Bhootnath Bridge has been damaged. The bridge at Hanumani Bag has been washed away. One cremation ground has been damaged."

Adding more details, Torul said, "Two shops have suffered losses, and two vegetable shops have also been damaged. One house has also been damaged. The Ropdi Bhutthi Bridge has also been damaged. All departments are assessing the damage."

In addition to this, the monsoon has wreaked large-scale havoc across Himachal Pradesh with the cumulative death toll rising to 276 since June 20, according to the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA) release on Tuesday evening.

Apart from loss of lives, the report highlighted widespread damage to houses, cattle sheds, agricultural land and crops. A total of 1,104 homes were fully damaged, 37 shops and factories destroyed, and 2,416 cowsheds and other rural structures lost. Over 27,552 livestock and poultry birds perished in the rains.

- ANI

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Priya S
Himachal is going through so much this monsoon - earthquakes, cloudbursts, landslides. The damage numbers are heartbreaking: 276 lives lost, over 1000 homes destroyed. My prayers with all affected families.
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David E
The depth being only 10km makes it more dangerous. Shallow earthquakes cause more surface shaking. Hope the authorities are monitoring for aftershocks and keeping people informed.
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Ananya R
The livestock losses are devastating for hill communities. 27,552 animals gone - that's someone's entire livelihood wiped out. Government needs to provide immediate relief and rehabilitation support.
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Michael C
While the response seems coordinated, I wonder if early warning systems could be improved. Two quakes in quick succession should trigger better alert mechanisms for vulnerable areas.
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Siddharth J
Chamba is such a beautiful but geologically sensitive area. Tourism will suffer if this continues. Hope the infrastructure damage gets repaired quickly before winter sets in.

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