Mild tremors were experienced across various parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday afternoon, following an earthquake that originated in neighbouring Pakistan. The quake struck at approximately 1:00 pm, prompting brief panic among residents, although no injuries or damage have been reported.

According to officials from the seismic monitoring department, the earthquake registered a magnitude of 5.8 on the Richter scale. It originated at a depth of 10 kilometers beneath the surface. The epicentre was located in Pakistan, at coordinates 33.63°N latitude and 72.46°E longitude.

Many Areas in Kashmir Valley Felt the Tremors

Several areas in the Kashmir Valley felt the tremors, with reports confirming that people briefly stepped out of buildings as a precaution. Despite the tremors being clearly noticeable in many regions, authorities confirmed that there were no casualties or structural damage as a result of the quake.

Emergency services and disaster response units were alerted following the tremors, though no intervention was required as the situation remained under control.

This seismic event comes as a reminder of the region’s vulnerability to earthquakes, given its location in a seismically active zone. Authorities have once again urged the public to remain cautious during such occurrences and follow basic safety protocols during and after earthquakes.