An earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale was recorded in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Sunday morning, November 8. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake occurred at 5:23 AM.
The earthquake was recorded at a depth of 20 kilometres.
National Centre for Seismology Confirms Details
According to the National Centre for Seismology, the earthquake occurred at 5:23:19 AM Indian Standard Time.
The recorded coordinates were 34.261 degrees north latitude and 74.155 degrees east longitude. The epicentre was located approximately 31 kilometres northwest of Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir.
The seismic event was recorded at magnitude 3.3 and was subsequently reviewed by the National Centre for Seismology.
Earthquake Activity in the Himalayan Region
Jammu and Kashmir lies in a seismically active region of the Himalayas, making earthquake monitoring particularly important.
The region has experienced seismic activity over the years, and monitoring agencies regularly record earthquakes to understand their magnitude, depth and geographical location.
Importance of Seismic Monitoring
The latest earthquake highlights the importance of continuous monitoring in the Himalayan region.
Even relatively low-magnitude earthquakes are important for scientific observation as they help experts understand seismic patterns and monitor geological activity.
The National Centre for Seismology maintains an earthquake monitoring network that provides information about seismic events across the country.
The latest earthquake in Baramulla was recorded at magnitude 3.3, with a depth of 20 kilometres, marking another seismic event in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday morning.