Earthquake Jolts J&K, Several Buildings Develop Cracks In Doda District. In Pics

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake hit Doda in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, with tremors felt across Delhi and other parts of north India.

A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit Doda in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday afternoon

Several buildings developed cracks in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district as an earthquake of magnitude 5.4 struck the Chenab Valley region. (Source: PTI)

The National Centre for Seismology said the earthquake struck at a depth of 6 kilometres. There were no reports of casualties. (Source: PTI)

There were reports of damage to government buildings in Doda and Kishtwar districts. (Source: PTI)

As the quake struck, panic ensued in Doda district, with people rushing out of their houses, offices and commercial establishments. (Source: PTI)

Several people were injured in the quake. Two schoolgirls were injured when the roof of a government school collapsed in Doda district. (Source: PTI)

The sub-district hospital buildings at Bhaderwah and Gandoh, the R&B building in Bhaderwah and a government middle school building at Bounjwan were partially damaged, a report in Indian Express said. (Source: PTI)