Earthquake Of 5.7 Magnitude Jots Kashmir Valley
Tremor Causes panic But No Loss of Life Or Property Reported
Srinagar, Feb 5 (GNS): An earthquake of moderate intensity shook Kashmir Valley on Saturday but no loss of life or damage to property has so far been reported from anywhere.
As per details from National Center for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake was 5.7 in magnitude on Richter scale and its epicentre was at a depth of 181 kilometres Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region.
Its latitude was 36.34 degrees north and longitude 71.05 degrees east, a meteorological department official, quoting details from NCS New Delhi, said in a statement to GNS.
The earthquake which occurred around 9:47 a.m. lasted for few seconds and caused panic among the people, most of whom rushed outside their house for safety. People called family and enquired about their safety. (GNS)
Earthquake Jolts Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar, Feb 5 (GNS): An earthquake measuring 5.7 on Richter scale was felt across Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday morning.
The tremors lasting for several seconds were reportedly felt at around 9:46 AM.
Citing an independent source GFZ (German Research Centre for Geosciences), ‘Kashmir Weather’ reported that an earthquake of magnitude 5.7 with epicenter 71.16°E 36.48°N (Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region) at a depth of 206 kilometers occurred at 9:46:01 a.m.
No loss to life or property has however been reported from anywhere. (GNS)
