Ladakh earthquake: An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale jolted the Union territory of Ladakh on Thursday afternoon. Also Read | Coronavirus: Overall Covid-19 Cases In India Soar Past 6 Lakh-Mark; Recovery Rate Nears 60%

The National Centre for Seismology confirmed the quake and said that it was a medium intensity quake measuring 4.5. The tie at which the tremors were felt was around 1:10 pm.

The centre of the quake was 119 kilometers Northwest from Kargil, Ladakh. Also Read: Govt Declares Nine Wanted Men As Designated Terrorists Under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act

There were no immediate reports of loss of life or property.


This is the second time in about a week’s time when Ladakh has been hit by an earthquake. Last week also, a medium intensity quake of nearly same maginitude had hit Ladakh. According to the NCS, the quake occurred at 8.15 pm at a depth of 25 kilometres.

It must be noted that the Himalayan region falls in the severe earthquake intensity zone of India

A minor earthquake also hit Jammu and Kashmir on June 30.  The magnitude of the quake was 4.0. No damage or casualty was reported.

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