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Moderate quake jolts Chenab valley

KT NEWS SERVICE. Dated: 10/8/2018 4:49:28 PM

JAMMU, Oct 7: A moderate intensity earthquake today shook parts of Jammu and Kashmir, causing panic among the residents of Chenab valley.
The 4.6 magnitude tremor was felt in Kishtwar, Doda and Ramban districts along the Chenab valley around 01:17 PM, an official of local seismology centre said. The reports said that there is no immediate damage to property or report of any casualty due to earthquake.
Panic-stricken people rushed out of their homes and shops in entire Chenab valley following the earthquake, the epicenter of which was 11 km east of Bhaderwah town in Doda district.
On March 17, the 4.7 magnitude quake with its epicenter 16 km north-west of Bhaderwah, was recorded in entire Chenab valley.