5.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Kargil, tremors felt nearby

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A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Kargil, Ladakh, early Friday at 2:50 AM, according to the National Center for Seismology. The quake occurred at a depth of 15 km. Tremors were felt in parts of Jammu and Kashmir. Kargil and Leh are located in Seismic Zone IV, indicating a high risk of earthquakes.


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