Low intensity quake hits Himachal's Chamba district

A low-intensity quake hit Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district on Friday morning, officials said. No loss of life or property was reported, they said.

"A 3.3-magnitude quake was recorded at 11:40 am today," Shimla Meteorological Centre director Manmohan Singh said. Its epicenter was 5 km northeast of Chamba, he said, adding that mild tremors were also felt in adjoining areas. Most parts of the state, including Chamba, fall in the high seismic sensitive zone and mild quakes are a regular feature in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)