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Earthquake today: 5.2-magnitude quake rocks Kargil, tremors felt in parts of J&K
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake hit Kargil, Ladakh early Friday, as reported by the National Center for Seismology. Tremors were felt in Jammu and Kashmir, with the quake occurring at 2:50 AM at a depth of 15 km.
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Kargil in Ladakh early Friday, according to the National Center for Seismology. Tremors were also felt in Jammu and Kashmir. The quake occurred at 2:50 AM at a depth of 15 km.
“EQ of M: 5.2, On: 14/03/2025 02:50:05 IST, Lat: 33.37 N, Long: 76.76 E, Depth: 15 Km, Location: Kargil, Ladakh,” National Center for Seismology posted on X.
Scientists have identified earthquake-prone areas in India based on past earthquakes, seismic activity, and the region's tectonic structure.
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has divided the country into four seismic zones: V, IV, III, and II. Zone V has the highest risk of earthquakes, while Zone II has the lowest.
Leh and Ladakh both lie in the Seismic Zone-IV of the country, which means they are at a very high risk in terms of vulnerability to earthquake.
Back to back earthquake in Himalayan region
Two back-to-back earthquakes struck Tibet last week.
On Sunday, an earthquake of magnitude 4.0 on Richter Scale jolted Tibet on Sunday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology said.
As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks. “"EQ of M: 4.0, On: 09/03/2025 02:30:20 IST, Lat: 28.05 N, Long: 88.16 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Tibet," it said on X
Earlier on Saturday, another earthquake occurred in the region, measuring 5.2 on the Richter Scale. "EQ of M: 5.2, On: 08/03/2025 14:20:17 IST, Lat: 28.44 N, Long: 87.24 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Tibet," NCS stated.
Earlier on March 4, another earthquake of magnitude 4.2 on the Richter Scale jolted the area.
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First Published:14 Mar 2025, 05:54 AM IST
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