Low-intensity earthquake hits Himachal's Kangra

A low-intensity earthquake measuring 3.5 on the Ritcher scale hit Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district on Wednesday, an official said. There was no loss of life. Tremors were felt for a few seconds in several parts of Kangra at 7.35 a.m., an official of the meteorological office told IANS. This was the third quake in the state after two low-intensity earthquakes hit Mandi and Chamba districts separately on February 5.

(With inputs from agencies.)