November 22, 2024

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4.7 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan

Consecutive earthquakes strike Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla, no damage reported

Two back-to-back earthquakes shook Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday morning, causing widespread panic throughout the valley. The first tremor, with a magnitude of 4.9, hit at 6:45 am, centered in the Baramulla district of north Kashmir.

The earthquake struck at a shallow depth of 5 kilometers, with coordinates at a latitude of 34.17 N and a longitude of 74.16 E.

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Just minutes later, at 6:52am, a second earthquake with a magnitude of 4.8 hit the same region, this time at a depth of 10 kilometers.

Its epicenter was also in Baramulla, at a latitude of 34.20°N and a longitude of 74.31°E. Despite the intensity of the quakes, officials reported no loss of life or damage to property. Authorities are continuing to monitor the situation closely.

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