Goa, April 13 -- From Himalayan foothills to Central Asian urban centers, panicked residents rushed out of buildings as tremors rippled through, highlighting once again the region's seismic vulnerability.

The first earthquake, a 3.4 magnitude tremor, hit Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh at 9 a.m. on Sunday. The quake originated from a shallow depth of 5 km, with its epicenter located at 31.49degN, 76.94degE, as per the National Center for Seismology.

Though minor in magnitude, the Mandi tremor was perceptible to locals, who described a low rumble followed by abrupt shaking. As a precaution, many evacuated buildings. No casualties or damage have been reported, according to officials.

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