Moderate intensity quake in Shimla

A moderate intensity earthquake of magnitude 3.1 hit Shimla on Tuesday, the Meteorological Department said.

There was no report of any casualty or damage to property.

The quake was reported at 4.38 pm with its epicentre at a depth of 5 km north-east in Shimla, the department said, adding that tremors were felt in and around the district.