Jammu, Oct 6 (NationPress) A 3.6 magnitude earthquake shook Jammu and Kashmir on Monday morning, yet authorities confirmed that there have been no casualties or property damage reported as of now.

According to data from the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the quake struck the union territory at 2:47 a.m..

The seismic event's epicenter was located in the Doda region of Jammu and Kashmir, occurring at a depth of 5 km beneath the Earth's surface.

Officials noted that the quake's latitude was 33.10 degrees north and longitude 76.18 degrees east. While no injuries or damage have been reported, the tremor was felt in the Doda area, causing brief panic among residents.

Authorities highlighted that the region is situated in a seismologically active zone, with earthquakes being a recurring phenomenon.

Notably, the entire Kashmir Valley and the Chenab Valley region are identified as seismically sensitive areas.

Historically, earthquakes have had devastating effects in Kashmir. For instance, a catastrophic quake registering 7.6 on the Richter scale occurred on October 8, 2005, resulting in over 80,000 fatalities across both sides of the Line of Control (LoC).

The epicenter of that tragedy was in Muzaffarabad, located in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), where the town was largely destroyed.

In the past decade, the Chenab Valley region has experienced light to moderate earthquakes affecting Doda, Kishtwar, and Ramban districts. Experts are currently investigating the underlying causes of these frequent seismic activities.

Authorities are urging residents to construct earthquake-resistant structures with minimal use of cement concrete, which is highly susceptible to damage during earthquakes.