4.6 magnitude quake hits Ladakh, no impact in Kashmir

A 4.6 magnitude quake hit Ladakh region in Jammu and Kashmir this afternoon.

A 4.6 magnitude quake hit Ladakh region in Jammu and Kashmir this afternoon.

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However, it was not felt in the Kashmir valley, Disaster Management head in the valley Aamir Ali said.

He said the tremors were felt at 1:17 pm forcing the people to rush out of their homes in panic.

Its epicentre was in Southern Xinjiang China, located at a distance of 327 km from Leh, he said.