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Medium-intensity earthquake in Kashmir Valley

An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale shook Kashmir Valley today. There was, however, no damage caused by the…

PTI | Srinagar | September 23, 2017 9:45 am

Medium-intensity earthquake in Kashmir Valley

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An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale shook Kashmir Valley today.

There was, however, no damage caused by the tremor.

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The epicentre of the earthquake, which was recorded at 5.44 am, was in Symbol area of Bandipora, an official of the MET department said.

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Police said there were no reports of any damage due to the tremor.

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