Earthquakes 5.2 magnitude in Kargil, Ladakh India
On March 14, 2025, a significant earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 struck Kargil in Ladakh, India. The earthquake occurred at 2:50 AM IST at a depth of 15 kilometers. Tremors from this event were felt across Jammu and Kashmir, with many residents in Jammu and Srinagar reporting the experience on social media.
Ladakh, including Kargil, falls under Seismic Zone IV, which is highly prone to earthquakes due to its location in the tectonically active Himalayan region. As of the latest reports, there were no casualties or significant damage reported from the earthquake.
This event was one of two earthquakes that occurred in India on the same day, with the other being a 4.0 magnitude earthquake in West Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh.
