7th earthquake hits J&K during past 5 days

A low-intensity earthquake was felt on Saturday afternoon across Ramban district.

Officials said the earthquake, occurring at 2:03 PM, measured 3.0 on Richter Scale. The epicenter of the quake, happening at a depth of 5 kms, was located in Ramban, they said.

There were however no immediate reports of any damage caused anywhere in or around the epicenter.

Notably, the fresh tremor has taken the tally of earthquakes felt in Chenab valley of Jammu and Kashmir to seven since occurrence of a 5.4 magnitude quake in Doda district on preceding Tuesday. (GNS)

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