Kashmir Valley was struck by an earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale on Thursday afternoon, shaking the region at approximately 4:19 pm.
This marks the second earthquake to affect the area within 24 hours. Earlier, the Kashmir Weather portal reported a similar tremor with a 5.0 magnitude, noting the earthquake's epicenter in Afghanistan. Fortunately, there have been no reports of casualties or significant property damage following the latest tremor.
Just two weeks ago, on a Wednesday morning, November 13, a 5.2 magnitude earthquake had hit Jammu and Kashmir, triggering panic as its tremors were felt across the Kashmir Valley. That earthquake, originating from Afghanistan, had a depth of 192 kilometers and occurred around 10:43 am, according to the National Center for Seismology.
The recent seismic activity has once again raised awareness about the region's vulnerability to such natural events.
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