Wednesday. (REUTERS)The seismic event occurred approximately 6 miles north of Lake Pillsbury at a depth of roughly 6.5 miles, with tremors felt shortly after 5 a.m.The regions most significantly impacted by the earthquake were situated within the Mendocino National Forest, positioned away from populated areas.According to the USGS, the earthquake presented a 14% probability of generating an aftershock measuring at least magnitude 3, and a 2% probability of producing a magnitude 4.0 or greater earthquake within the following week.There have been no reported casualties.Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk.

She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives.

She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team.

She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work.

Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi.

If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family.

She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More