4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla; Andaman Islands Hit By 4.6 Tremor
Two separate earthquakes struck different parts of India in the early hours of Monday, with tremors recorded in Jammu and Kashmir and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, according to the National Center of Seismology (NCS).
An earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale jolted Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir at 5.35 am on Monday. As per the National Centre of Seismology, the earthquake was recorded at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was reported to be in the Pattan area, according to PTI.
The tremors were felt across India and Pakistan. The epicentral area, as described by NCS, was identified using reference points close to Gulmarg and west of Srinagar. The location was also described as about 84 km west of Pahalgam and roughly 164 km west-southwest of Kargil, indicating a broader regional context across the valley and adjoining high-altitude areas. Another video shared shows the sudden jolt in the early hours of Monday for roughly 30 seconds.
Earlier, an earthquake of magnitude 4.6 struck the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Monday at about 3.30 am, a statement by the National Center of Seismology (NCS) said. As per the statement, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km. The earthquake’s latitude was reported to be 9.03 North, and the longitude was reported to be 92.78 East.
In a post on X, the NCS said, “EQ of M: 4.6, On: 02/02/2026 03:31:12 IST, Lat: 9.03 N, Long: 92.78 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Nicobar Islands”
These islands are classified in Seismic Zone – V as per the seismic zoning map of India contained in 1893-1984 and are one of the most seismically active parts of the world.
Several great earthquakes have occurred in the past. The devastating earthquake that occurred on December 26, 2004, caused horizontal and vertical movement of landmass in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and generated “tsunami killer waves” which killed many lives and destroyed properties as never seen before, according to the Directorate of Disaster Management, A&N Administration.
Shallow earthquakes are generally more dangerous than deep earthquakes. This is because the seismic waves from shallow earthquakes have a shorter distance to travel to the surface, resulting in stronger ground shaking and potentially more damage to structures, as well as greater casualties.