5.4 magnitude earthquake hits J&K, tremors felt across north India

An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale jolted J&K on Tuesday . Officials said the epicentre of earthquake was Gandoh Bhalerao border.

They said that initial data suggests an earthquake of magnitude: 5.2 with epicentre Bhalerao border region with coordinates of 71.13°E 36.56°N which occured at a depth of 220 km.

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck eastern Kashmir around 1:30 pm on Tuesday afternoon, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.

According to preliminary reports, the quake occurred 18 km away from Gandoh Bhalessa village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district, at a depth of 30 km.

Strong tremors were felt in Jammu and Kashmir. The shaking was felt in other parts of north India, including national capital Delhi and its adjoining areas.

No loss of life or damage to property was reported from anywhere so far.