An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 was reported by the National Center for Seismology, Ministry of Earth Sciences on April 4 at a depth of 10 kilometers. After analysis by the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA) the possible affected Panchayats where the epicentre of the earthquake has been identified are Sach, Seichu, Shoon (HilluTwan), and Kumar (Parmar) of Tehsil Pangi, district Chamba.

In a statement, Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena on Friday said that the Emergency Operation Centers (EOCs) immediately swung into action. With the help of GIS, area near the epicentre of the EQ was identified and contact was established with Deputy Commissioner Chamba and Resident Commissioner Pangi to assess the situation. Information from the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Chamba and Resident Commissioner Pangi about the situation was sought. They informed that they have been in touch with field functionaries, Patwari Sach, Police Chowki Purthi and elected representatives of the possible affected area. Fortunately, no life or major property loss was immediately reported, Saxena said.

On Friday morning, the local administration moved a search and rescue party with the Executive Magistrate, Kanungo, Doctors and Police in the morning to the affected Panchayats. As of now, no loss of life has been reported, and the situation seems to be normal, the statement added. "There have been only partial damages to houses, for which the Patwari is making relief cases as the team carried out its inspections. There are some reports of cracks to the houses and the same will be verified after field verification and relief, if any admissible, under the norms, shall be paid to the affected families in due course of time," the statement said.