Srinagar, May 29 -- An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale jolted J&K on Sunday. Officials said the epicentre of earthquake was Afghanistan border.

They said that initial data suggests an earthquake of magnitude 5.2 with epicenter Afghanistan border region with coordinates of 71.13degE 36.56degN which occured at a depth of 220 km.

The jolt was felt strongly all over Kashmir prompting people to rush out of the their homes. However, no loss of life or damage to property was reported from anywhere.

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