Archive · 2 Feb 2026
4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Kashmir Valley
A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 4.8 shook the Kashmir Valley early on Monday morning.
The epicenter was in the Budgam district, and the tremors were felt across multiple districts, causing panic among residents.
Despite the panic, there have been no reports of casualties or major structural damage.
The earthquake released a significant amount of seismic energy, comparable to about 239 tons of TNT.
Officials have advised the public to stay calm and avoid spreading unverified rumors.
The region is known for its seismic activity due to its location near the boundary of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Kashmir Valley early Monday morning, with the epicenter in the Budgam district.
Tremors were felt across multiple districts, causing residents to flee their homes in panic.
No immediate reports of casualties or major structural damage have been received.
The earthquake released seismic energy comparable to about 239 tons of TNT.
Officials have called for calm and advised the public to avoid unverified rumors.
- Who
- Residents of Kashmir Valley, India, and Pakistan
- What
- Earthquake of magnitude 4.8
- When
- 5:35 am on February 2
- Where
- Kashmir Valley, with the epicenter in Budgam district
- Why
- Due to the region's location in a seismically active zone near the boundary of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates
No Damage Reported
Panic Among Residents
Initial Damage Reports
No Damage Reported
No immediate reports of casualties or major structural damage.
Panic Among Residents
Residents across multiple districts fled their homes in panic.
- Magnitude
- 4.8
- Epicenter
- Budgam district, near Charar-i-Sharief, Pulwama, Srinagar, and Shopian
- Depth
- 10 km
- Time
- 5:35 am
- Energy Released
- Comparable to about 239 tons of TNT
- Affected Areas
- Multiple districts in Kashmir Valley, including Baramulla
- Official Response
- Officials called for calm and advised the public to avoid unverified rumors.
Sources
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