An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale struck Delhi-NCR and neighboring areas.

The earthquake originated near the remote village of Gandoh Bhalessa in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district.

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It occurred at 1:33 p.m. and had a depth of 6 km.

Kashmir is located in a highly sensitive seismological region prone to earthquakes.

The recent earthquake did not cause any casualties or damage to property.

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Kashmir has experienced devastating earthquakes in the past, including one in 2005 that resulted in over 80,000 deaths.

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The earthquake serves as a reminder to prioritize disaster preparedness and resilience.

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