5.7-magnitude earthquake hits Leh in Ladakh

Srinagar, Jan 19: An earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale struck Leh district of Ladakh on Monday.

EQ of M: 5.7, On: 19/01/2026 11:51:14 IST, Lat: 36.71 N, Long: 74.32 E, Depth: 171 Km, Location: Leh, Ladakh.
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— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) January 19, 2026

According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake occurred at 11:51 am (IST) at a depth of 171 km.

There was no immediate report of any casualties.