A powerful earthquake hit Jammu and Kashmir on Friday evening, sending strong and prolonged tremors across the Kashmir Valley. The quake struck around 9:45 pm on 3 April 2026, causing panic as residents in Srinagar and surrounding areas rushed out of their homes. Tremors were also felt in Jammu, with many describing the shaking as moderate to heavy. No immediate reports of damage or casualties have emerged so far, though officials say full details on magnitude and epicentre are still awaited. Local authorities have urged people to stay alert. Further updates on the Jammu and Kashmir earthquake are expected shortly. Earthquake in Gujarat: Low-Intensity Tremors Shake Botad, Dahod, and Kutch Districts; No Damage Reported.

J&K Hit by Earthquake 

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