Srinagar, July 12 (KNS): A moderate earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale struck Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir at 12:26 p.m. today.

The epicenter was located at 34.32°N and 74.41°E, with a depth of 5 km, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS).Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelThe quake released an estimated 1.3 x 10^11 joules of energy, equivalent to 35 megawatt hours or 30.1 tons of TNT.

Tremors were felt across Kashmir, causing alarm among residents. Fortunately, no damage or injuries have been reported. (KNS)