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Press Trust of India
JAMMU, 2 AUGUST: A moderate intensity earthquake, measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale hit Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda and Kishtwar districts and parts of the Valley today.
The quake, the epicentre of which was in Kishtwar, hit the area around 8.03 a.m. and lasted for 7 seconds, a senior Met officials said, adding, that the aftershocks were felt measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale around 8.05 a.m.
There have been no reports of causality or loss of life, they said.
However, the quake triggered panic among the people in Bhaderwah, who rushed out of their houses to stay in the open amid heavy rains in the areas.
In May this year, Bhaderwah and its adjoining areas witnessed 37 tremors. In July, there were 4 quakes in Bhaderwah and adjoining areas of Doda.
Tremors were also felt in Himachal. No loss of life or property has been reported from any part of the state so far, officials said.
People in Shimla, Chamba, Lahaul and Spiti and Kullu and Kangra districts felt the tremors and rushed out of their homes.
Tremors were felt in Kangra and some other parts of the state on 13 July also.
The quake also shook some parts of Punjab, Chandigarh and Haryana.
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