SRINAGAR: In the early hours of July 10, 2023, Jammu and Kashmir experienced a pair of earthquakes, causing panic among residents.
The first earthquake, measuring 4.9 in magnitude, occurred at 5:38 am local time. It was followed closely by a second earthquake measuring 3.6 in magnitude at 5:43 am.
According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), both earthquakes had their epicenter near Doda, with coordinates 33.15°N and 75.68°E for the first earthquake, and 33.15°N and 75.7°E for the second earthquake. The depth of the first earthquake was estimated to be 10 kilometers, while the second earthquake occurred at a depth of 8 kilometers.
The impact of the earthquakes was felt across several nearby cities and towns. The first earthquake, located 12 kilometers east of Doda, affected areas such as Udhampur, situated 57 kilometers east-northeast, Jammu, positioned 89 kilometers east-northeast, and Srinagar, approximately 132 kilometers southeast of the epicenter.
Similarly, the second earthquake, centered 14 kilometers east of Doda, had its effects spread to nearby regions including Udhampur, located 58 kilometers east-northeast, Jammu, positioned 90 kilometers east-northeast, and Srinagar, approximately 133 kilometers southeast of the epicenter.
No immediate reports of casualties or significant damage have been received.
Please note that this information is subject to change as further updates become available.