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Magnitude 3.6 Earthquake Strikes Jammu and Kashmir

Seismological authorities reported no damage or injuries after the tremor, emphasizing the region’s seismic risk.

Overview

  • The tremor struck at 7:36 p.m. IST on June 28 at a depth of 9 km, with its epicenter at 32.96°N latitude and 74.71°E longitude.
  • The National Center for Seismology recorded its magnitude as 3.6 on the Richter scale.
  • Officials confirmed there were no casualties or property damage following the event.
  • This quake follows a series of regional temblors since mid-April, including magnitude 5-plus events in Pakistan, Tajikistan and near the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border.
  • Authorities said continuous seismic monitoring remains essential to track potential aftershocks and mitigate risks along the active plate boundary.