5.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Valley, no damage to life or property

Srinagar, Apr 12: A moderate intensity earthquake with epicenter in Pakistan struck Jammu and Kashmir at around 1 pm on Saturday, an official said.

Tremors were felt in many parts of the Valley, but there were no reports of loss of life or damage to property, he said.

The 5.8 magnitude earthquake occurred at a latitude of 33.63 degrees North and longitude of 72.46 degrees East in Pakistan at a depth of 10 kilometers, the official said.