Earthquake — Uttarakhand Foothills
Uttarakhand Foothills · IN-UK
Seismic swarm along the Main Central Thrust; 14 microtremors > M3 in 36 hours suggest stress accumulation. Moderate-shaking scenario prepared for Chamoli–Rudraprayag corridor.
71%
Confidence
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ETA
340K
At risk
b-value drop 0.71 GPS strain +2.1 mm/yr Radon anomaly 3σ Foreshock density rising
Hotline: 112 · USDMA 0135-2710334 28 shelters active
Incident timeline
From first detection through projected outcome.
- T-36hMicro-seismic swarm
USGS + national network logged 14 events > M3.
- T-18hStrain build-up
GPS baseline shortened 4 mm across MCT.
- T-2hAdvisory issued
SMS to 340K residents · drop-cover-hold guide.
- T+?Scenario model
If M5.8 nucleates, MMI VI in 42 villages.
Recommended actions
residents
- immediate
Identify safe corners; secure heavy furniture & water heaters.
responders
- 1h
Verify hospital generators, oxygen lines and USAR kits.
authorities
- 6h
Restrict heavy vehicles on landslide-prone hairpin stretches.
Affected areas
Total: 400K people| Area | Type | Population | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamoli District | district | 391K | HIGH |
| Rudraprayag town | city | 9K | MODERATE |
| Kedarnath yatra route | highway | — | MODERATE |
SMS + WhatsApp dispatched
Active
NDRF / SDRF coordinated
Active
28 shelters open
Active
Cell broadcast armed
Active