5.3 magnitude earthquake hits Jammu and Kashmir; no damage reported so far

Tremors were felt around 7.01 pm, officials said

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Press Trust of India Srinagar
1 min read Last Updated : Dec 27 2021 | 8:09 PM IST

An earthquake of 5.3 magnitude hit Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said.

So far, there are no reports of damage due to the quake, they said.

Tremors were felt around 7.01 pm, the officials said.

The earthquake was 5.3 in magnitude and its epicentre was at a depth of 10 kilometres in the Astore area of Gilgit Baltistan, they said.

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First Published: Dec 27 2021 | 8:09 PM IST

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