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Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Jolts Leh, Ladakh; No Damage Reported
The tremor occurred early Thursday morning at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres, according to the National Center for Seismology.
An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 struck Leh in Ladakh early on Thursday morning, according to reports from the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The tremor, which occurred precisely at 6:05 am, had its epicentre located at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres.
Initial assessments following the seismic event indicate that there have been no immediate reports of casualties. Furthermore, authorities have not received any information regarding significant structural damage in the region following the early morning jolt.
The National Center for Seismology, India's primary agency for earthquake monitoring, confirmed the details of the seismic activity. The agency continuously tracks tremors across the country and provides real-time updates on their characteristics and potential impact.
Reporting by the The Indian Morning Post Editorial Desk.
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