Morning tremors shake Leh continuing recent Himalayan seismic activity

Residents in Leh experienced morning tremors on Monday as a magnitude 3.5 earthquake struck the high-altitude capital of Ladakh. Seismic instruments operated by the National Centre for Seismology recorded this geological event at exactly 8:25 AM Indian Standard Time. Earthquakes frequently occur in this Himalayan region due to the ongoing tectonic collision between the Indian and Eurasian plates, making it highly sensitive to ground movements.

Tracking Recent Seismic Activity In Ladakh

Data released by the monitoring agency indicates the Monday morning tremor originated far beneath the surface at a depth of 120 kilometres. Officials pinpointed the exact location at coordinates 36.700 degrees North latitude and 74.343 degrees East longitude. This recent jolt follows closely on the heels of a significantly stronger tremor that shook the exact same mountainous terrain just one day prior.

On Sunday afternoon at precisely 3:34 PM, tracking systems detected a magnitude 4.6 earthquake vibrating through the Leh region. That particular event occurred even deeper underground at a depth of 150 kilometres. Seismologists placed the coordinates for Sunday's occurrence at 36.736 degrees North and 74.372 degrees East. Continuous monitoring remains essential for these remote northern territories.

Minor Tremors Recorded In Himachal Pradesh

Mountain communities situated in neighbouring Himachal Pradesh also faced mild earth shaking during the very early hours of Monday. Seismologists confirmed that a magnitude 3.0 earthquake hit the Chamba district before dawn at exactly 3:40 AM. Unlike the incredibly deep tremors recorded in Ladakh, this earlier geological event happened very close to the surface at a shallow depth of just 8 kilometres. Experts successfully located this specific epicentre at 32.925 degrees North latitude and 76.145 degrees East longitude. Local authorities consistently review these readings to ensure regional safety protocols stay up to date.

With Inputs from Agency Threads and Image Courtesy: ANI