Four earthquakes jolt J&K, Ladakh within 11 hours; no damage reported

Four earthquakes measuring between 2.9 and 3.9 in magnitude struck Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh within a span of 11 hours on Saturday, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said.

Three tremors were recorded in the Chenab Valley region of Jammu and Kashmir, while another earthquake struck Leh in the Union Territory of Ladakh, according to updates shared by the NCS on X.

Police said there were no reports of damage from the affected areas.

The first earthquake, measuring 3.3 in magnitude, struck Kishtwar district at 2.38 am, with its epicentre located at a depth of 15 km.

A second tremor of 3.8 magnitude was recorded in Doda district at 8.48 am. Its epicentre was located at a depth of 5 km.

At 10.29 am, an earthquake measuring 3.9 in magnitude struck Leh in Ladakh, with its epicentre at a depth of 10 km. It was the strongest of the four tremors recorded during the day.

Another earthquake of 2.9 magnitude was reported from Doda district at 1.09 pm, originating at a depth of 10 km.

According to the NCS data, Doda experienced two earthquakes within approximately four-and-a-half hours, while Kishtwar and Leh recorded one tremor each.

Authorities reported no damage following the seismic activity in the two Union Territories.