Jammu & Kashmir

Earthquake tremors felt in Ramban, 7th shaking in Chenab Valley in last 5 days

An aerial view of Ramban town. [Photo: Wikimedia]

Ramban: A low-intensity earthquake was felt on Saturday afternoon across Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Officials in the know-how of things said the earthquake, occurred at 2:03 pm, measuring 3.0 on Richter Scale. The epicentre of the quake, happening at a depth of 5 kms, was located in Ramban, they said.

There were; however, no immediate reports of any damage caused anywhere in or around the epicentre.

Notably, the fresh tremor has taken the tally of earthquakes felt in Chenab valley to seven since occurrence of a 5.4 magnitude quake in Doda district on June 13, 2023. (GNS)

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