Srinagar, Nov 14 (JKNS): Jammu and Kashmir experienced four earthquakes within a span of around 12 hours on Saturday, with the tremors recorded across Doda and Kishtwar districts.
According to the available seismic data as per news agency JKNS, The first earthquake, measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale, struck Kishtwar at 2:38 am at a depth of 15 kilometres.
A second tremor of magnitude 2.7 was recorded in Doda at 8:31 am, with its depth measured at 10 kilometres, data stated.
A third and comparatively stronger earthquake, measuring 3.8 magnitude, was recorded in Doda at 8:48 am at a shallow depth of five kilometres, making it the strongest among the four tremors reported during the period.
The fourth earthquake, measuring 2.9 magnitude, struck Doda at 1:09 pm, with its epicentre reported in the district at a depth of 10 kilometres.
With three of the four tremors recorded in Doda and one in Kishtwar, the Doda-Kishtwar belt witnessed repeated seismic activity during the period.
No further details regarding damage or casualties were provided in the information available. (JKNS)
