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Leh, Ladakh struck by 5.5 magnitude earthquake
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Leh district of Ladakh, India, early Thursday morning, August 13, 2026. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the tremor occurred at approximately 6:05 AM IST.
The earthquake was recorded at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers. Because shallow earthquakes have a shorter distance for seismic waves to travel to the surface, they can result in stronger ground shaking. The epicenter was located at latitude 36.881°N and longitude 74.402°E.
Despite the intensity of the tremors, which caused panic among local residents, there have been no immediate reports of casualties or significant structural damage. Local authorities and disaster management teams are monitoring the region for potential aftershocks.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 struck Leh, Ladakh. www.news18.com · desitalkchicago.com · www.zoomnews.in
- [● 3 SOURCES] The earthquake had a shallow depth of 10 kilometers. www.news18.com · desitalkchicago.com · www.zoomnews.in
- [● 3 SOURCES] There have been no immediate reports of casualties. www.news18.com · desitalkchicago.com · www.zoomnews.in
- [● 3 SOURCES] The earthquake occurred at approximately 06:05 IST on August 13, 2026. www.news18.com · desitalkchicago.com · www.zoomnews.in
- [● 3 SOURCES] No major structural damage has been reported. www.news18.com · desitalkchicago.com · www.zoomnews.in