Series of Earthquakes Rattle Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh in Rapid Succession

Four earthquakes struck the regions of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh within the span of just one hour on Monday. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the seismic activity:

1. The initial earthquake, measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale, jolted Kargil at 3:48 pm local time.

2. Swiftly following, a second quake hit the same region at 4:01 pm, registering a magnitude of 3.8 on the Richter scale.

The National Centre for Seismology posted detailed information about each seismic event on Twitter:

– The first earthquake in Kargil had a magnitude of 5.5, occurring on 18-12-2023, 15:48:53 IST, with coordinates Lat: 33.41 & Long: 76.70 and a depth of 10 km.

– The subsequent quake in Kargil measured 3.8 on the Richter scale, happening on 18-12-2023, 16:00:32 IST, with coordinates Lat: 33.34 & Long: 76.78 and a depth of 10 km.

– Another seismic event, measuring 4.8 in magnitude, struck Kishtwar in Jammu & Kashmir at 16:01:30 IST, with coordinates Lat: 33.40 & Long: 76.58 and a depth of 10 km.

– The fourth earthquake, with a magnitude of 3.6, occurred in Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir, on 18-12-2023, 16:18:08 IST, at coordinates Lat: 33.37 & Long: 76.57, with a depth of 10 km.

The rapid succession of earthquakes has raised concerns among residents, prompting authorities to assess and monitor the seismic activity in the affected regions. As residents remain vigilant, seismologists are closely examining the data to understand the nature of these consecutive earthquakes and any potential implications for the affected areas.

Press Trust of Kashmir