5.6-magnitude earthquake hits Kashmir, no reports of casualties

The epicentre of the quake was at a depth of 40 kilometres in northwestern Kashmir, 118 kilometres from Srinagar.

A moderate intensity earthquake of magnitude 5.6 rocked Kashmir Tuesday causing panic among the residents who ran out of their homes.

A photo of snow covered mountains in south Kashmir's Shopian district. (HT File Photo)

The earthquake struck at 10.17 pm and lasted several seconds as people ran out of their homes, fearing for their safety, officials said.

The epicentre of the quake was at a depth of 40 kilometres in northwestern Kashmir, 118 kilometres from Srinagar, the officials said.

There were no reports of any casualties or damage due to the quake so far.