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5.7 magnitude earthquake hits Jammu Kashmir

By News Desk

December 18, 2023

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck Ladakh and Jammu Kashmir on Monday at 3:48 p.m.

The epicenter was in Kargil, Ladakh, with coordinates 76.74°E, 33.15°N, and with a depth of 10 km.

According to GFZ, the nearest locations affected include Doda (112 km W), Leh (127 km NE), Kargil (155 km N), Bijbehara (163 km W), Jammu (185 km W), Srinagar (202 km NW), and Sopore (239 km NW).

As of now, there have been no reported details regarding any damage caused by the earthquake.