Archive · 19 Jan 2026
5.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Leh-Ladakh, no damage reported
A medium-sized earthquake happened in Leh, Ladakh on Monday morning.
It was 5.7 on the Richter scale, which is stronger than the one in Delhi but still not very strong.
The earthquake started deep underground, about 171 kilometers below the surface.
People felt the tremors, but no one was hurt, and nothing was damaged.
Experts say that even though this earthquake was deep, earthquakes that start closer to the surface can be more dangerous.
Other places nearby, like Afghanistan, have also had earthquakes recently.
Authorities are monitoring the situation and telling people to be careful in case there are more small earthquakes after this one.
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck the Leh-Ladakh region on January 19, 2026, at 11:51:14 am IST.
The epicenter was located in Leh, Ladakh, at a depth of 171 kilometers.
No casualties or property damage were reported, but authorities are monitoring the situation.
The tremor was felt across the seismically active Himalayan belt, prompting caution about possible aftershocks.
This earthquake comes amid heightened seismic activity in the broader region, including recent tremors in Afghanistan.
- Who
- National Center for Seismology (NCS)
- What
- A 5.7-magnitude earthquake
- When
- January 19, 2026, at 11:51:14 am IST
- Where
- Leh, Ladakh, India
- Why
- Due to the region's proximity to active fault lines and geological setting
- Magnitude
- 5.7
- Time
- 11:51:14 am IST, January 19, 2026
- Epicenter
- Leh, Ladakh
- Depth
- 171 km
- Latitude
- 36.71 N
- Longitude
- 74.32 E
- Casualties
- None reported
- Property Damage
- None reported
Sources
Delhi Earthquake: Mild Tremors Strike National Capital, Epicentre In North Delhi
2.8-magnitude earthquake hits Delhi, no damage reported
Earthquake Of Magnitude 5.7 Strikes Leh-Ladakh, No Casualties Yet
5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Ladakh’s Leh Region
Earthquake Today: Earthquake of Magnitude 5.7 Hits Leh-Ladakh
Earthquake of 5.7 magnitude strikes Leh–Ladakh, no immediate casualties reported - Telegraph India
