Leh Shaken Twice Before Noon: Second Earthquake Hits Ladakh Within Hours
What Happened
A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck Leh, Ladakh, at around 9:54 AM on Thursday, marking the second earthquake in the region within about four hours. Earlier in the morning, a stronger 5.5-magnitude tremor hit the area at 6:05 AM. Both quakes were recorded at a shallow depth of 10 km, according to the National Centre for Seismology.
Key Takeaways
Ladakh lies in the seismically active Himalayan region and regularly experiences earthquakes. The twin tremors are a reminder of the area's geological vulnerability, but the absence of significant damage suggests the impact has been limited.