Earthquake of magnitude 3.6 hits J&K’s Baramulla

There were no reports of any damage or casualties

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The Hindu — National →

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Prelims-testable facts

01A 3.6-magnitude earthquake occurred in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir.
02The earthquake struck at a depth of 10 kilometers.
03No damage or casualties were reported due to the earthquake.
04The National Center for Seismology (NCS) recorded the earthquake.
05The tremor occurred early on Monday, July 13, 2026.
06The earthquake was classified as mild by the authorities.

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Most people think that earthquakes with a magnitude of 3.6 are significant, but actually they are considered mild.
Most people think that Jammu and Kashmir is prone to frequent earthquakes, but actually it's not among the top seismic zones in India.

Mains Practice Question

Critically examine the preparedness and response mechanisms of Jammu and Kashmir's disaster management authorities in the face of frequent seismic activity in the region.

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Prelims Practice MCQs

Single facteasy

An earthquake of magnitude 3.6 hit which district in J&K?

A.Pulwama
B.Baramulla
C.Srinagar
D.Anantnag

The earthquake occurred in Baramulla district, a region prone to seismic activity and frequent tremors.

Multiple statementsmedium

Consider the following statements regarding Magnitude of Earthquake in J&K: 1. The earthquake had a magnitude of 3.6. 2. There were reports of damage caused by the earthquake. 3. The earthquake occurred in Baramulla district. How many of the above statements are correct?

A.Only one
B.Only two
C.All three
D.None

The first statement is correct because it directly quotes the source text. The second statement is incorrect because there are no reports of any damage or casualties mentioned in the text. The third statement is correct because Baramulla is indeed the location where the earthquake occurred.

Statement I & II

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