Himachal Shakes: 3.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Mandi, No Damage Reported

• A 3.6 magnitude earthquake struck Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district on Monday around 1 PM.
• The National Center for Seismology confirmed the tremors, with the epicenter 5 km below ground in Mandi.
• No loss of life or property has been reported from the incident.
• Mandi and Shimla are in high-risk Zone 5; a major earthquake in the Himalayan region is feared due to building tectonic pressure.
• Historically, a 1905 Kangra earthquake killed an estimated 20,000 people, highlighting the region's seismic vulnerability.

Why It Matters: Himachal's Mandi experienced a 3.6 magnitude quake with no damage, but seismic risk remains high.