Magnitude 2.9 earthquake jolts Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi
Reasi, August 3
An earthquake of magnitude 2.9 jolted Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir, in the early hours of Monday, according to the National Center for Seismology.
The earthquake occurred at 01:37:14 IST at a depth of 5 km, with its epicentre located at latitude 33.329 N and longitude 75.018 E.
Sharing the details in a post on X, the NCS said that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 5 kilometres.
"EQ of M: 2.9, On: 03/08/2026 01:37:14 IST, Lat: 33.329 N, Long: 75.018 E, Depth: 5 Km, Location: Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir," NCS said.
Earthquakes can occur anywhere between the Earth's surface and about 700 kilometres below the surface. For scientific purposes, this earthquake depth range of 0-700 km is divided into three zones: shallow, intermediate, and deep, as per USGS data.
Shallow earthquakes are generally more dangerous than deep earthquakes. This is because the seismic waves from shallow earthquakes have a shorter distance to travel to the surface, resulting in stronger ground shaking and potentially more damage to structures and greater casualties.
— ANI
Reader Comments
This is a clear reminder that we live in a seismically active zone. The article's explanation about shallow earthquakes being more dangerous is important. Our buildings in rural areas need better earthquake-resistant construction. Just hoping everyone in Reasi is safe. These minor tremors are nature's warning signs.
Living in Kashmir, we're used to these little tremors. But 5 km depth is really shallow even for us. The government should keep monitoring and update the local administration. At least the NCS is prompt in sharing info on X these days - earlier we used to find out from social media only!
The depth of 5 km is concerning - the article rightly points out that shallow quakes are more dangerous. But 2.9 magnitude is so small that it wouldn't cause structural damage anyway. Still, these minor quakes act as a reality check for people living in the Himalayan region. Stay safe everyone!
These small tremors are common in the Himalayan foothills. But I really appreciate that our seismologists are tracking and reporting even minor quakes instantly. This transparency helps build trust. From a development perspective, I hope infrastructure projects in J&K are following quake-resistant norms strictly.
With all the major earthquakes we've seen in Nepal and Turkey in recent years, even a minor 2.9 is scary! 😅 The fact that it hit at night adds to the unease. I hope local authorities use this as a chance to conduct earthquake preparedness drills in Reasi. Prevention is better than cure!
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