Light-intensity earthquake jolts Doda

A light-intensity earthquake measuring 4 on the Richter scale occurred on Sunday in Doda district.

Data released by the National Center for Seismology said, “An earthquake measuring 4 on the Richter scale occurred at 6.14 a.m. in the district. The coordinates of the earthquake are latitude 32.95 degrees north and longitude 75.83 degrees east. It occurred 15 km inside the earth’s crust,” said the officials here.

The authorities said no report of any casualty or damage to property has so far been reported from anywhere. However, reports of panic among the people were widespread. Earthquakes have been occurring with different magnitudes in the Chenab Valley region, which includes Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban and Reasi districts. The frequency of these earthquakes has increased in the last five to seven years.

Earthquakes have wreaked havoc in the union territory in the past. Kashmir Valley is situated in a seismologically vulnerable region.