5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Ladakh, tremors felt across J&K

by KI News

December 18, 2023

in Latest News

Facebook Twitter Whatsapp

Srinagar: An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 hit Ladakh region, while tremors were felt across Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said here.

An official of Meteorological department told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the earthquake occurred at 03:48 PM and its origin was in Kargil.

More News

CS calls for GIS-based, data-driven road safety interventions

Encounter breaks out in Kishtwar

College allocation issue of SMVD MBBS students resolved: CM Omar Abdullah

He said that the tremors were felt across Jammu and Kashmir, however, there were no immediate reports of any damage to property or loss of life

“Earthquake of Magnitude:5.5, Occurred on 18-12-2023, 15:48:53 IST, Lat: 33.41 & Long: 76.70, Depth: 10 Km ,Region:Kargil Ladakh,” National Center for Seismology said in a post on X—(KNO)

Mughal road reopens after snow clearance

KI News

Kashmir Images is an English language daily newspaper published from Srinagar (J&K), India. The newspaper is one of the largest circulated English dailies of Kashmir and its hard copies reach every nook and corner of Kashmir Valley besides Jammu and Ladakh region.

CS calls for GIS-based, data-driven road safety interventions

Chief Secy calls for early screening and treatment to make J&K TB-free

January 22, 2026

JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today while assessing the implementation of road safety measures as recommended by the Supreme Court...

Two militants killed in Handwara gunfight

January 22, 2026

Jammu: A fresh encounter broke out between security forces and holed up terrorists during the ongoing search operation in the...

IWT caused long-term harm to J&K, suspension will restore water rights: CM Omar Abdullah

January 22, 2026

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday said that the college allocation issue of selected MBBS candidates of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi...

Mercury again dips below freezing point at places in Kashmir

January 22, 2026

Srinagar: Cold conditions prevailed across Kashmir on Thursday, with minimum temperatures dropping at most places and a western disturbance expected...