3.5 magnitude earthquake struck Jammu and Kashmir on May 18 at 8:35 AM local time.

3.5 magnitude earthquake hit Jammu and Kashmir on May 18 at 8:35 AM local time, with its epicenter 10 km within the Earth's crust at coordinates 33.36 N latitude, 76.65 E longitude. While not as severe as the 7.6 magnitude earthquake in 2005, it serves as a reminder of the region's vulnerability to seismic activity. The 2005 earthquake caused significant loss of life on both sides of the Line of Control in J&K.