# 5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Ladakh’s Leh, No Damage Reported

2026-08-13T01:35:07+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck Leh, Ladakh, at 6:05 am on Thursday, August 13, the National Center of Seismology (NCS) said. The quake originated at a depth of 10 km, with its epicentre at 36.881°N, 74.402°E. No injuries or damage have been reported so far. Authorities are awaiting further details. The tremor was felt early morning but caused no immediate collateral damage.

## Coverage

- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/india/earthquake-of-5-5-magnitude-hit-ladakhs-leh-article-155603530>
- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/india/leh-ladakh-earthquake-magnitude-5-5-tremor-strikes-no-casualty-reported-article-155603515>
- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/leh-ladakh-earthquake-august-13-richter-scale-magnitude-damages-casualties-101786582825773.html>

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