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Mild 3.6-Magnitude Quake Shakes Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir

The shallow tremor, felt by residents, highlights continued monitoring in the seismically active Himalayan region.

Overview

  • The National Center for Seismology recorded a magnitude 3.6 earthquake at about 2:00 AM on Monday, July 13, at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres.
  • The epicentre was located roughly 23 kilometres north‑northeast of Gulmarg in Baramulla district, according to NCS data shared on its public channels.
  • Local reports say residents felt vibrations and some left their homes in alarm, but there were no reported injuries or structural damage at the time of filing.
  • The event is part of ongoing seismic activity in the area, which saw a stronger 4.6‑magnitude tremor in February 2026 with Pattan as the epicentre.
  • Officials continue routine monitoring for any further shaking; for locals this means possible short‑lived disruption and heightened vigilance in a region shaped by IndiaEurasia tectonic collision.