4 earthquake tremors hit J&K in 12 hours; no loss of life or property reported

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 14 (STC): Four earthquakes were felt in different parts of Jammu and Kashmir in the last 12 hours. However, there was no report of any loss of life or property.
According to the reports, most of earthquakes were centered in Doda and Kishtwar areas with the intensity recorded between 2.7 and 3.8.
According to details, the first earthquake occurred in Kishtwar district at 2:38 am, the intensity of which was recorded as 3.3 on the Richter scale. The depth of the earthquake was about 15 kilometers underground. After this, a second earthquake was recorded in Doda district at 8:31 am, with a magnitude of 2.7 and an underground depth of 10 kilometers. In the same vein, a few minutes later, at 8:48 am, another earthquake occurred in Doda district, which was the most intense of the four tremors. The magnitude of this earthquake was recorded as 3.8, while its epicenter was at a depth of only 5 km from the ground. The fourth earthquake was recorded at 1:09 pm in Doda district, which was reported to have a magnitude of 2.9 and a depth of 10 km.
According to experts, the Jammu and Kashmir region, being located in a seismic zone, continues to feel earthquake tremors from time to time. The authorities are monitoring the situation.
(Straight Talk Communications)