Magnitude 3.5 earthquake hits J-k’s Kishtwar

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Asif Iqbal | April 7, 2024 | 10:37 AM IST | Earthquake, Jammu Kashmir, Kishtwar | Follow on Google News

Magnitude 3.5 earthquake hits J-k’s Kishtwar

Magnitude 3.5 earthquake hits J-k’s Kishtwar

An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 rattled the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir in the early hours of Sunday, adding to a series of recent seismic events in the region.

Frequency of Quakes Raises Concern

The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported that the earthquake occurred at 2:547 am at a depth of 10 km, marking the latest tremor in a string of seismic activities in the area. The NCS further detailed the event, stating, “Earthquake of Magnitude: 3.5, Occurred on 07-04-2024, 02:47:02 IST, Lat: 33.34 & Long: 76.66, Depth: 10 Km, Region: Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir.”

This recent tremor follows closely on the heels of earlier earthquakes. On March 6, an earthquake of magnitude 3.8 shook the Kishtwar district, amplifying concerns about the region’s seismic stability. The NCS documented the event, posting, “Earthquake of Magnitude: 3.8, Occurred on 06-04-2024, 14:53:21 IST, Lat: 33.33 & Long: 76.73, Depth: 5 km, Region: Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir.”

Moreover, the region experienced another tremor just two days prior, underscoring a worrisome trend. On Friday, an earthquake measuring 3.2 on the Richter scale jolted Kishtwar. Providing details, the NCS mentioned, “Earthquake of Magnitude: 3.2, Occurred on 05-04-2024, 23:01:30 IST, Lat: 33.34 & Long: 76.62, Depth: 10 km, Location: Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, India.”

These successive seismic events raise concerns about the region’s susceptibility to earthquakes and the potential impact on local communities. As authorities assess the situation, residents are urged to remain vigilant and prepared for further seismic activity.

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