Four earthquakes recorded in J-K, Ladakh

Four earthquakes ranging from 2.9 to 3.9 in magnitude were recorded across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh within an 11-hour period. Authorities reported no loss of life or property damage following the tremors.
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Frequent seismic activity in the Himalayan region poses a persistent risk to infrastructure and public safety, necessitating constant monitoring.
Jammu Four earthquakes with magnitudes ranging from 2.9 to 3.9 were recorded across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh within a span of 11 hours on Saturday (November 14, 2026), the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. Of the four tremors, three were recorded in the Chenab Valley region of Jammu and Kashmir, while one struck Leh in the Union Territory of Ladakh, according to NCS updates shared on X. There were no reports of damage from the earthquake hit areas, police said.
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