Earthquake of 5.8 Magnitude Strikes J&K

Srinagar, Jan 5 : A moderate earthquake was felt across parts of Jammu and Kashmir this evening.

Reports reaching GNS said that tremors, measuring 5.8 on Richter scale, were felt for several seconds at around 7:58 PM.

The epicenter of the earthquake was Hindu Kush Region, Afghanistan (70.83°E 36.47°N).

There were no immediate reports of any injury or damage to any property received from anywhere so far.

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