A 2.4 magnitude earthquake struck Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, causing panic and prompting residents to evacuate their homes. Tremors were also felt in Afghanistan (5.9 magnitude) and Bangladesh (2.9 magnitude).
New Delhi. A mild earthquake struck Jammu and Kashmir (Jammu Kashmir Earthquake) in northern India on Wednesday morning, causing alarm among residents. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), a 2.4 magnitude earthquake was recorded at approximately 5:14 AM in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir. The earthquake's depth was 5 kilometers, generally considered within the range of mild tremors. Many people rushed out of their homes in fear upon feeling the tremors.
Epicenter and Coordinates
The epicenter was located at 33.18° N latitude and 75.89° E longitude. Reassuringly, no reports of casualties or damage have emerged, though the early morning tremors undoubtedly caused fright.
Earthquakes also felt in Afghanistan and Bangladesh
Tremors were also felt in Afghanistan and Bangladesh earlier that morning.
The earthquake in Afghanistan measured 5.9 magnitude, considered significantly ber.
A 2.9 magnitude tremor was recorded in Bangladesh.
Afghanistan: A High-Risk Zone
According to UNOCHA (United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs), Afghanistan has long been highly susceptible to natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, and landslides. Decades of conflict and resource scarcity have left vulnerable communities ill-equipped to cope with these events.
Reports from the Red Cross indicate that Afghanistan's Hindu Kush Mountain Range is a geologically active area. This region lies between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, resulting in frequent earthquakes. Several fault lines exist between these plates, with one passing through the city of Herat.
