Jammu, A mild earthquake measuring 3.4 on the Richter scale was recorded in the Kishtwar district of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, creating a moment of concern among the local population.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) of India reported that the seismic event occurred at a relatively shallow depth of 5 kilometers. The NCS, detailing the earthquake’s parameters on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, pinpointed the epicenter at latitude 33.35 and longitude 76.62.
While there have been no immediate reports of damage or casualties resulting from the earthquake, the occurrence highlights the seismic activity in the region, which lies in a geologically sensitive area prone to earthquakes. Local authorities are likely to assess the situation further to determine if there are any impacts from this latest tremor.