Shimla, September 8: A 3.4 low-intensity magnitude earthquake hit Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district on Sunday, officials said. No loss of life or property was reported, they said. The epicentre of the earthquake was north-east of Chamba at a depth of 10 kilometers, Director, Shimla Meteorological Centre, Manmohan Singh, said.

A 3.4-magnitude earthquake was recorded at 5:30 am on Sunday, he said, adding that mild tremors were also felt in adjoining areas of the district.

Most parts of the state, including Chamba district, fall in the high-seismic sensitive zone.

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