5.2 magnitude earthquake hits Ladakh's Kargil; tremors also felt in Jammu and Kashmir
Friday, 14 March 2025 Ladakh lies in the Seismic Zone-IV, which means it is very highly susceptible to the occurrence of earthquakes. Lying in the tectonically-active Himalayan region makes the region even more prone to frequent tremors.
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav addressed the ecological vulnerability of the Himalayas due to accelerated glacier melt, emphasizing the threat to.. IndiaTimes
