A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Jammu and Kashmir at 4:19 pm, with its epicenter located in Afghanistan. There were no reported casualties or damage. While the quake's tremors were widely felt, officials emphasize the importance of earthquake-resistant construction,

A mild earthquake was felt in parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday afternoon. A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan, National Center for Seismology said. The momentary jolt was reportedly felt at around 04:19 PM in different parts of the Himalayan region.

Earthquake: There was no report of any loss of life or damage to property. The tremor occurred at 4:19 pm and was centred in the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region at a depth of 209km.

An earthquake of magnitude 5.8 on the Richter Scale struck Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. Tremors were felt at around 4:19 pm. The epicentre of the quake was in Afghanistan at a latitude of 36.49 degrees north and longitude of 71.

An earthquake of magnitude 5.8 on the Richter Scale hit Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday at 4:19 pm, officials said.