Earthquake of 3.6 magnitude jolts Bhaderwah
03:05 AM Mar 05, 2024 IST
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Tahir Nadeem Khan Yusafzai
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Bhaderwah, Mar 4: An earthquake of 3.6 magnitude on the Richter scale jolted Bhaderwah this evening.
Reports said the earthquake occurred at 9.17 PM triggering panic among residents.
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The earthquake was felt at 9.17PM and was followed by four after-shocks of very low intensity. The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said, adding the epicentre of the earthquake was 29 kms northwest of Bhaderwah town at a depth of 10km kms.
The latitude of the earthquake was 33.040 N while longitude was measured at 75.830E. The tremor was also felt in adjoining Gandoh area of Doda district adjoining Bhaderwah valley.
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Officials said there were no reports so far of any loss of life or damage to property.
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