Mild Tremor Rattles Kashmir's Kupwara: No Damage Reported
A mild earthquake of magnitude 3.5 struck Kashmir's Kupwara district on Thursday afternoon. The quake, with its epicenter located in north Kashmir, resulted in no damage or injuries. The tremor occurred at a depth of five kilometers, causing brief concern among residents.
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On Thursday, a mild earthquake measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale shook Kashmir's Kupwara district. Despite the tremor, officials confirmed that there was no damage to property or reports of injuries.
The epicenter was pinpointed in Kupwara, part of north Kashmir. The earthquake struck at 1:41 PM, with coordinates placing it at a latitude of 34.68 degrees north and a longitude of 74.39 degrees east.
Officials reassured residents as the quake, occurring at a depth of five kilometers, did not result in any significant impact or harm.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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