Kargil: An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 on the Richter scale struck Kargil district within the Union Territory of Ladakh on Monday evening. Fortunately, there was no report of any harm.
According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the tremor occurred at 9.35 pm and its epicentre was 148 km north-west of Kargil. The depth of the tremor was 10 km beneath the floor.
“Earthquake of Magnitude: 5.2, Occurred on 19-02-2024, 21:35:17 IST, Lat: 35.45 & Long: 74.93, Depth: 10 Km ,Location: 148km NW of Kargil, Laddakh,” NCS posted on X.Â
According to information company PTI, the police stated that there have been no instant studies of any harm.
The Union Territory of Ladakh has been witnessing intermittent snowfall since Sunday evening.
More particulars are awaited.
