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Doda Tremors: Shallow Quake Rattles Jammu & Kashmir
2 Mar
Summary
- A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck Doda district early Sunday morning.
- The quake's epicenter was shallow, just 5 km underground, intensifying tremors.
- No injuries or structural damage were reported following the seismic event.

In the early hours of Sunday, March 1, a 4.2 magnitude earthquake shook the Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir. The seismic event occurred around 1:25 am, with its epicenter located just five kilometers beneath the Earth's surface. This shallow focus amplified the shaking in the vulnerable Doda valley.
Officials confirmed that the tremor was widely felt but caused no immediate harm or structural damage. Residents emerged from their homes after dawn, relieved to find their villages unaffected. Authorities have advised continued caution, urging residents to stay alert for aftershocks and avoid steep slopes. The incident highlights the region's seismic vulnerability.




