A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit Afghanistan on Saturday afternoon, with tremors rippling through parts of Jammu and Kashmir, causing panic among residents.
In a post on X, National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said, “EQ of M: 5.8, On: 19/04/2025 12:17:53 IST, Lat: 36.10 N, Long: 71.20 E, Depth: 130 Km, Location: Afghanistan.”
Tremors were experienced across multiple areas of the Kashmir Valley, including Srinagar, Baramulla, Anantnag, and Kupwara. Fortunately, there were no immediate reports of injuries or property damage.
