5.53 magnitude earthquake hits Leh, Ladakh
A magnitude 5.53 earthquake hit northwestern Kashmir on Thursday morning at 6:05 am. The National Center for Seismology reports the quake occurred at a depth of 10 km.
A magnitude 5.53 earthquake struck the Union Territory of Ladakh within a four-hour period on Thursday, causing alarm among residents. The National Centre for Seismology reported two seismic events, the first being a stronger tremor measuring 5.5 magnitude. The epicenter of this initial quake was located at 36.88 degrees north latitude and 74.402 degrees east longitude, situated 10 kilometres deep in Leh.
Approximately three hours later, a second earthquake of 4.3 magnitude hit, also at a depth of 10 kilometres in the same region. Despite the fear induced by the consecutive seismic activity, there have been no immediate reports of casualties or property damage. The region, known for its seismically active conditions, experienced these back-to-back tremors which left residents on edge.
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