India: A magnitude-5.2 earthquake occurs in Ladakh at around 21:34 April 4

A magnitude-5.2 earthquake occurred in Ladakh at around 21:34 April 4. The epicenter was approximately 34 km (21 miles) south of Padam. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 21 km (13 miles), and weak-to-light shaking was probably felt throughout the Himalayan border region. There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties as a result of the earthquake; significant damage is unlikely. It could take several hours until authorities can conduct comprehensive damage assessments, especially in remote areas. Aftershocks are likely over the coming days.

Officials may temporarily shut down transportation infrastructure in the tremor zone to check for damage. Minor disruptions could occur during shutdowns, but service will likely resume quickly if no damage is found. Utility outages are possible, particularly near the earthquake's epicenter.