Magnitude 3.1 earthquake jolts Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district

A moderate tremor rattled the Kishtwar district in Jammu and Kashmir, with seismic stations recording a magnitude of 3.1, according to preliminary assessments. The earthquake occurred in the mountainous region of the Union Territory, which lies in a seismically active zone.

Official sources confirmed that no loss of life or structural damage has been reported from any part of Jammu and Kashmir following the seismic event. Residents in the affected area experienced the tremor, though the relatively low magnitude limited potential impacts.

Kishtwar, situated in the Chenab Valley, is part of a region known for periodic seismic activity due to its geological characteristics. Authorities have stated they remain vigilant and continue to monitor the situation.

The National Centre for Seismology regularly tracks such tremors across India's seismically sensitive regions to assess any potential risks to public safety and infrastructure.