Categories: World

5.4 magnitude earthquake shakes India-controlled Kashmir

close Video

Fox News Flash top headlines for June 13

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com.

An earthquake struck the eastern India-controlled Kashmir region Tuesday, sending tremors throughout New Delhi and parts of northern India. The quake was also felt in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir and Pakistan.

The quake had a 5.4 magnitude and its epicenter was in Doda, a small town in India-controlled Jammu and Kashmir, according to India’s National Center for Seismology. The quake was at a depth of 3.7 miles.

In Pakistan, many people fled their homes and offices in the capital, Islamabad, and the city of Lahore.

THOUSANDS IN INDIA, PAKISTAN EVACUATE AHEAD OF CYCLONE BIPARJOY

Scenes after heavy rainfall in Srinagar, India-administered Kashmir, is seen on May 25, 2023. India-controlled Kashmir was struck by an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 on Tuesday. (Muzamil Mattoo/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Officials in both countries said there were no reports of immediate damage.

The region has a history of powerful earthquakes.

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

In 2005, a magnitude 7.6 quake in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir left more than 75,000 people dead.

Kashmir, a predominantly Muslim region, is divided between India and Pakistan but both claim it in its entirety. Most people in the Indian-held part resent the presence of hundreds of thousands of Indian troops and want independence or a merger with Pakistan.

Share

Recent Posts

Even with Trump’s tariff blessing, Apple hikes iPhone prices

Apple's big annual event on Tuesday delivered a polished and tightly produced showcase. The company's…

52 minutes ago

Australia debuts first multi-story 3D printed home – built in just 5 months

A major milestone in construction has arrived. This time from Western Australia. Contec Australia has…

1 day ago

How to safeguard your credit score in retirement as fraud and identity theft rise among seniors

You've worked hard, saved smart, and now it's time to enjoy your retirement years. But…

1 day ago

FBI warns of QR code scam disguised in mystery packages

QR codes that were once seen as a convenient shortcut for checking menus or paying…

2 days ago

AI meeting notes are recording your private conversations

Artificial intelligence has slipped quietly into our meetings. Zoom, Google Meet and other platforms now…

2 days ago

How to protect your privacy at hotels

You don't have to be a celebrity to want hotel privacy. Many guests, like Carol…

3 days ago