The National Center for Seismology recently reported a seismic event, indicating an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.2 struck the region of Doda in Jammu and Kashmir, India. The earthquake occurred on November 1st, 2023, precisely at 12:22:57 Indian Standard Time (IST), as per the official records released by the seismological authority.
The earthquake’s specifics as disclosed by the National Center for Seismology include its epicenter coordinates, marking the quake’s origin at a latitude of 33.04 and a longitude of 76.07. The seismic activity was recorded at a depth of 5 kilometers from the surface of the Earth.
The affected area, Doda, located in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, experienced this seismic event, signifying the immediate region impacted by the earthquake.
The seismic occurrence was of a relatively moderate magnitude, measuring 3.2 on the Richter scale, which, while considered minor, could have been perceptible to the local population.
The National Center for Seismology continually monitors and reports such seismic activities, providing crucial data to assist in assessing and understanding the nature of earthquakes and their impact on regions affected.
