Jammu and Kashmir Rattled by 3.5-Magnitude Earthquake in Kishtwar
Seismic Activity in Jammu and Kashmir: Kishtwar Records 3.5 Magnitude Earthquake
07-11-2023 : On November 7, a seismic event with a magnitude of 3.5 rattled the region of Kishtwar in Jammu and Kashmir. The earthquake, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS), struck at 6:52 pm local time. The epicenter of the quake was pinpointed at a location 215 kilometers north of Ayodhya, with a depth of 10 kilometers beneath the Earth’s surface.
The NCS provided specific details about the seismic event, stating, “Earthquake of Magnitude: 3.5, Occurred on November 7, 18:52:12 IST, Lat: 33.38 N & Long: 76.59 E, Depth: 10 Km, Region: Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir.”
Earthquakes are natural phenomena that can cause varying degrees of impact depending on their magnitude and depth. Monitoring agencies like the NCS play a crucial role in tracking seismic activity and providing timely information to ensure the safety and preparedness of the affected regions.
