A 3.6 magnitude earthquake struck Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday at 7:36 PM, according to the National Center for Seismology. The earthquake's epicenter was located at a latitude of 32.96 degrees north and a longitude of 74.71 degrees east, at a depth of nine kilometers.

Officials have reported that there were no casualties or property damage as a result of the tremor. The region is known for its seismic activity, as it falls within the tectonically active Himalayan area.

In April, a stronger earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 hit Pakistan, and the tremors were felt in parts of Kashmir, including Srinagar, Jammu, and Shopian. Fortunately, no injuries or damage were reported then either. The quake had a depth of 10 kilometers. Prior to that, in March, Kargil in Ladakh experienced a 5.2 magnitude earthquake, with tremors felt in Jammu and Kashmir. The National Centre for Seismology recorded that quake's depth at 15 kilometers.

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has classified regions in India into four seismic zones based on historical data and tectonic features. Zone V is considered the most seismically active, while Zone II has the lowest risk. Leh and Ladakh fall under Seismic Zone-IV, indicating a high vulnerability to earthquakes. Residents from areas like Jammu and Srinagar often share their experiences of tremors on social media platforms, as these regions are part of the Himalayan belt where seismic activities are relatively common due to ongoing tectonic movements.