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5.5-magnitude earthquake jolts Leh, no casualties reported
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Ladakh's Leh early Thursday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. The tremor hit at 6:05:15 am at a shallow depth of 10 km, with the epicentre at…
The Story in Brief
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Ladakh's Leh early Thursday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. The tremor hit at 6:05:15 am at a shallow depth of 10 km, with the epicentre at 36.881°N, 74.402°E. Shallow earthquakes can cause stronger ground shaking, but no casualties or major structural damage were reported immediately. The NCS shared updates on its app BhooKamp. Ladakh lies in a seismically active Himalayan zone and has faced quakes before.
The Indian Opinion
The usual panic-driven narratives about 'massive destruction' or 'doomsday predictions' on social media found no evidence this time. But skepticism about Ladakh's disaster preparedness is valid, a quake closer to populated areas or deeper could test response times. The real test lies in whether local authorities use this tremor to drill evacuation plans and enforce building codes in this seismic zone. Will Leh's new structures meet the standards? That number will speak louder than any tweet.
Source: greaterkashmir.com
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