A mild earthquake measuring 2.9 on the Richter scale struck the Doda district in the Chenab Valley at 4:07 PM IST today. The tremor, originating at a shallow depth of 5 kilometers, was recorded at coordinates 33.08°N latitude and 75.71°E longitude.
Despite the brief duration of 1-2 seconds, residents reported hearing sounds that suggested a more destructive event, locals told The Chenab Times. Fortunately, there have been no reports of damage to property or loss of life.
The situation remains under control, and no further seismic activity has been reported following the initial tremor.
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