An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 shook Ladakh's Leh on Tuesday, according to the National Center for Seismology, with slight tremors felt across several areas.
Earthquake in Ladakh
"EQ of M: 4.2, On: 01/04/2025 17:38:42 IST, Lat: 35.37 N, Long: 76.93 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Leh, Ladakh," a post by the National Center for Seismology on X said. Leh and Ladakh both lie in Seismic Zone-IV of the country, which means they are at a very high risk in terms of vulnerability to earthquakes. Lying in the tectonically active Himalayas region, Leh and Ladakh are prone to frequent tremors.