SRINAGAR: A moderate intensity earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter Scale hit many parts of Jammu and Kashmir early this morning, officials said.
The tremor, which created panic among the residents was recorded at 8:02 am, an official of the MET department said. He however, said there was no report of any damage to property or injuries to any person.
He said the epicenter of tremor was in the Kishtwar mountains.
Pertinently, in May this year, Bhaderwah and its adjoining areas witnessed 37 tremors. In July, there were 4 quakes in Bhaderwah and adjoining areas of Doda. In these shocks, at least two persons had died and over dozens were injured while as over 400 structures got damaged.
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