Earthquake in Ladakh: Quake of Magnitude 3.9 on Richter Scale Hits Leh Region; No Damage Reported
A mild earthquake measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale struck the Leh district of Ladakh on Friday morning, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The seismic event occurred at 08:31 IST at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers. The epicenter was located at latitude 36.692°N and longitude 74.382°E.
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A mild earthquake measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale struck the Leh district of Ladakh on Friday morning, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The seismic event occurred at 08:31 IST at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers. The epicenter was located at latitude 36.692°N and longitude 74.382°E. While the tremors caused brief concern among residents, no immediate casualties or structural damages have been reported. This region, situated within the high-seismic Himalayan belt, frequently experiences low-intensity activity. Local authorities confirmed that essential services remain unaffected and life in the Union Territory continues as normal. Earthquake in Tajikistan: Quake of Magnitude 5.3 on Richter Scale Hits Asian Country; Tremors Felt in Jammu and Kashmir.
Magnitude 3.9 Earthquake Strikes Leh, Ladakh
An earthquake of magnitude 3.9 on the Richter scale occured in Leh, Ladakh, at 0831 hours today: National Center for Seismology pic.twitter.com/5tXHlFOeZD
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