Overview
- The National Center for Seismology recorded the quake at 11:51:14 am IST on January 19 with coordinates 36.71°N, 74.32°E and a depth of 171 km.
- Authorities reported no immediate casualties or structural damage and advised caution due to the possibility of aftershocks.
- Seismologists noted the deep-focus event typically produces less intense surface shaking than shallow earthquakes of similar magnitude.
- Recent seismic activity in the wider region included multiple quakes in Afghanistan over the past days, according to NCS data.
- The European Mediterranean Seismological Center separately reported a magnitude 6.0 event in north-western Kashmir later on Monday at a depth of 35 km, with damage details not yet available.