Four Earthquakes Strike Jammu and Kashmir, Doda-Kishtwar Belt Records Multiple Tremors
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Four earthquakes of varying magnitudes were recorded across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Saturday, November 14, with the Doda-Kishtwar belt experiencing multiple tremors during the day.
According to data from the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), three earthquakes were reported in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda and Kishtwar districts, while another tremor was recorded in the Leh region of Ladakh.
The earthquakes ranged in magnitude from 2.9 to 3.9, with their focal depths varying between five and 15 kilometres.
Doda Records Two Earthquakes
Doda district experienced two separate earthquakes on Saturday. The first tremor, measuring 3.8 on the Richter scale, was recorded at 8.48 am.
The earthquake originated at a depth of five kilometres, with its epicenter located at latitude 33.009° North and longitude 76.035° East, according to NCS data.
Another earthquake measuring 2.9 magnitude was reported in Doda at 1.09 pm. Its focal depth was recorded at 10 kilometres.
Kishtwar Reports Early Morning Tremor
Kishtwar district recorded an earthquake measuring 3.3 magnitude at 2.38 am.
According to the NCS, the tremor originated at a depth of 15 kilometres, with its epicentre located at latitude 33.543° North and longitude 76.407° East.
The earthquake was among the first seismic events recorded in the region on Saturday.
Leh Also Records Earthquake
The seismic activity extended beyond Jammu and Kashmir, with the Leh region of Ladakh recording an earthquake measuring 3.9 magnitude at 10.29 am.
The tremor originated at a depth of 10 kilometres, with its epicentre located at latitude 34.156° North and longitude 76.611° East.
It was the strongest of the four reported earthquakes across the Doda-Kishtwar and Ladakh belt.
Himalayan Region Remains Seismically Active
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh fall within the seismically active Himalayan region, where the movement and interaction of tectonic plates contribute to recurring earthquakes.
The mountainous terrain and scattered settlements across the region also make earthquake preparedness and monitoring important.
No confirmed information about casualties, injuries or damage to property from Saturday's reported tremors was available at the time of writing.
