A moderate earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale struck parts of Jammu and Kashmir early Monday morning, officials said.
The tremor was recorded at around 5:35 am, with its epicentre located in the Pattan area of Baramulla district. According to preliminary information from the Android Earthquake Alerts System, the epicentre was approximately five kilometres from Hanjiwera Bala.
The earthquake was felt across a wide area, including Srinagar, Baramulla, Sopore, Ganderbal, Pulwama and adjoining regions. Tremors were also reported from parts of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
There were no immediate reports of loss of life or damage to property, officials said.
Residents in several areas said they were awakened by the shaking, with many stepping out of their homes as a precaution. Doors, windows and household items rattled briefly, triggering panic among people, especially as the tremor occurred during the early morning hours when most were asleep.
Authorities said the situation was being monitored, but no aftershocks or damage had been reported till the filing of this report.
