5.2 intensity quake rocks Kashmir Valley

A moderate intensity earthquake on Saturday shook the Kashmir Valley but there were no immediate reports of any casualty or damage.

A moderate intensity earthquake on Saturday shook the Kashmir Valley but there were no immediate reports of any casualty or damage.

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"An earthquake of 5.2 magnitude was experienced at 9.46am in Kashmir Valley," Aamir Ali, coordinator of Natural Disaster Management Cell, said.

He said the epicentre of the tremor was in Hindukush region of Afghanistan.

This is the second tremor to shake the valley this month. On March 12, a moderate intensity quake was experienced in Kashmir Valley.