Earthquake of Magnitude 4.9 Strikes India

Posted on the 20 August 2024 by Frontpage

Two back-to-back earthquakes with magnitudes 4.9 and 4.8 jolted Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district early Tuesday morning, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said.

The first earthquake at 4.9 magnitude on the Ritcher scale occurred at a depth of around 6:45 am. The second tremor was recorded at 4.8 magnitude, and occurred at a depth of around 10 km, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said.

There have been no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage. Authorities are monitoring the situation for any further developments. (Foreign Agencies)