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4.2 magnitude earthquake hits JK

The map showing the epicentre of the earthquake in Baramulla, JK.

Baramulla: A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck Jammu and Kashmir at 12:26 pm on July 12.

The epicenter was located at 34.32°N, 74.41°E, near Baramulla, with a depth of 5 kilometers. The quake was reported by Kashmir Weather and the National Center for Seismology (NCS).

The estimated energy released by the earthquake is approximately 1.3 x 10^11 joules, which is equivalent to 35 megawatt hours or 30.1 tons of TNT. Further details and potential impacts are being assessed.

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