5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Ladakh's Leh; No Damages Reported
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Leh, Ladakh, at 6:05 am on Thursday, August 13. The National Center for Seismology reported the tremor originated at a depth of 10km, with no damages or casualties confirmed at this time.
Key takeaways
- A 5.5 magnitude earthquake jolted Leh, Ladakh, on Thursday, August 13.
- The earthquake struck at 6:05 am at a depth of 10 kilometers.
- The National Center for Seismology reported the seismic event.
- No damages have been reported to date.
- The epicenter of the earthquake is yet to be determined.
An earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale shook Leh, Ladakh, on the morning of Thursday, August 13. The tremor occurred at 6:05 am and had a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the National Center for Seismology.
Authorities have stated that no damages have been reported thus far in connection with the earthquake. The specific location of the earthquake's epicenter has not yet been identified.
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