5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Leh, Ladakh
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 struck near Leh in Ladakh at 6:05 am on Thursday. According to the National Center for Seismology, the tremor occurred at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres. No casualties or significant structural damages have been reported following the event.
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What Happened
An earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale occurred in Leh, Ladakh, on Thursday morning. The National Center for Seismology recorded the seismic activity at 6:05 am, noting that the epicentre was located at a depth of 10 kilometres below the surface.
Local reports indicate that the tremor caused alarm among residents, leading some to evacuate their homes. As of the latest updates, authorities have not reported any injuries or major structural damage resulting from the earthquake.
Key Facts
- The earthquake had a magnitude of 5.5.
- The tremor occurred at 6:05 am on Thursday.
- The epicentre was at a depth of 10 kilometres.
- No casualties or major damages have been reported.
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