Kargil (Ladakh): A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit Ladakh's Kargil district on Tuesday, the National Centre for Seismology said. A NCS spokesperson said that the epicentre of the tremor, recorded at 7.38 am, was 401 kilometres north of Kargil. The latitude of the quake was 38.12 degrees and longitude of 76.82 degrees with a depth of 150 km.
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In a tweet, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) wrote, “Earthquake of Magnitude:4.7, Occurred on 04-07-2023, 07:38:12 IST, Lat: 38.12 & Long: 76.81, Depth: 150 Km ,Location: 401km N of Kargil, Laddakh, India". There were no reports of casualties or damage to property.
The National Center for Seismology (NCS) serves as the primary authority in India responsible for the monitoring and surveillance of earthquake activity throughout the nation. Its primary function is to gather and analyse seismic data, provide timely information, and raise public awareness about earthquakes and related hazards.
On 18th June, within a span of 24 hours, three earthquakes were recorded in Ladakh. The first earthquake, measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale, struck 279 kilometers northeast of the Leh district at 8:28 am. It originated from a depth of 10 kilometers, potentially impacting the surrounding areas.
Shortly before that, in the early morning hours, a 4.1 magnitude earthquake was reported 295 kilometers northeast of Leh. The seismic event occurred on the same day, adding to the concerns of the local population. The previous day, on 17th June, Ladakh experienced a 4.5 magnitude earthquake at 9:44 pm, further emphasizing the region's vulnerability to seismic activity.
