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Two Earthquakes Jolt Kashmir Valley, No Damage Reported

    Two Earthquakes Jolt Kashmir Valley, No Damage Reported

    Two Earthquakes Jolt Kashmir Valley, No Damage Reported

    On Tuesday morning, two back-to-back earthquakes rattled the Kashmir Valley, prompting residents to rush out of their homes in panic. The tremors were felt across various parts of the region, sparking concern among the population.

    Despite the intensity of the quakes, authorities have not received any reports of damage or casualties so far. Emergency services are on high alert as they continue to assess the situation and determine the full impact. The first earthquake strikes at around 6:45 am, national centre for seismology tweeted a thread in this regard, reads as, “EQ of M: 4.9, On: 20/08/2024 06:45:57 IST, Lat: 34.17 N, Long: 74.16 E, Depth: 5 Km, Location: Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir.”

    Another earthquake, measuring 4.8 magnitude occurred, at 06:52:29 IST in Baramulla, Jammu & Kashmir. The earthquake’s epicenter was located at a latitude of 34.20°N and a longitude of 74.31°E, with a depth of 10 kilometers. This was confirmed by the national centre for seismology.

    Residents are urged to remain vigilant, follow safety protocols, and be prepared for possible aftershocks.

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    Dil Bar Irshad is an Indian journalist, writer, and media entrepreneur from the Marmat area of Doda in Jammu and Kashmir, India. He is best known as the founder and Editor-in-Chief of VoM News ("Voice of Masses"), a digital news portal dedicated to highlighting public grievances and citizen issues.Career Overview• Early Career (2015–2016): He began his reporting career focusing on local public issues and citizen grievances in Jammu and Kashmir. • Regional & National Journalism: Over the years, he served as a District Correspondent for the English newspaper Khalsa Express News (2019–2020) and worked as an Urdu correspondent for Sada e Kohistan. He also reported as a J&K Correspondent for the Millennium Post. • International Reporting: In 2023, he expanded into international journalism, working as an India Correspondent for global agencies like BNN Breaking and later TrimFeed, covering diverse topics ranging from stock market updates to regional and global geopolitical developments. • Media Associations: He is an active member of the All India Media Association.Seen IN: Editor-in-Chief, VoM News India, Jammu and Kashmīr Business and Finance, Crime and Justice, Environment As seen in: VoM News, MSN, MSN India, MSN Singapore, MSN UK, Youth Ki Awaaz, Millennium Post, AgroPages, The California Courier, Hecho En California, Justice News, The Chenab Times, Niguro, Sisnoo

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