
Marking the three regions of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir: Jammu, Kashmir valley and Ladakh.
The jolt was epicentred in Feyzabad, Afghanistan at 36.44 degree north latitude and 70.69 degree east longitude, he said.
Earlier, from August 19 to 23, five moderate earthquakes measuring between 4.8 to 5.1 on Richter scale recorded in the Valley.
Amir Ali said that earthquakes are a natural phenomenon caused due to movement of techtonic plates.
"We cannot stop earthquakes but we can certainly take measures to prevent damages due to earthquakes."










