Srinagar, May 8 (NVI): Mild earthquake tremors were felt in several parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday morning, triggering brief panic among residents.
Officials told NVI that an earthquake measuring 3.5 on the Richter Scale struck Kishtwar at around 09:57:54 IST.
According to official data, the epicentre was located in the Kishtwar region at Latitude 33.289 North and Longitude 76.739 East, with the quake occurring at a depth of 10 kilometres beneath the surface.
Tremors were felt in parts of the Chenab Valley and adjoining areas, though no immediate reports of loss of life or damage to property were received from anywhere in the Union Territory till the filing of this report.
Authorities are monitoring the situation, officials said.(NVI)
