Quake Jolts Kashmir, No Damage Reported

2026-04-03 07:05:25

(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) Srinagar- An earthquake triggered brief panic across Kashmir on Friday night, with tremors felt in Srinagar and several other parts of the Valley, prompting residents to rush outdoors as a precaution.

Officials said the tremors, which lasted a few seconds, were also felt across large parts of north India, including Delhi, Punjab and Haryana.

According to officials, the earthquake measured 5.9 on the Richter scale, with its epicentre located in Afghanistan at a depth of around 150 kilometres. The tremors were recorded at approximately 9:45 pm.

In Srinagar and other areas of the Valley, residents described the shaking as brief but noticeable. Many stepped out of their homes fearing aftershocks, though normalcy returned soon after.

The incident once again underscored the seismic vulnerability of the region, which falls under a high-risk earthquake zone.

There were no immediate reports of any damage or casualties from Jammu and Kashmir or other affected regions.

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Residents in parts of Punjab and Chandigarh also reported feeling the tremors.“I felt a strong jolt which lasted for a few seconds,” said Baldev Chand, a Chandigarh resident. Another resident, Ajay Kumar from Zirakpur, said the tremors were short-lived but enough to cause alarm.

Authorities said further details were being monitored, but no adverse impact has been reported so far.

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