A magnitude 5.53 earthquake struck Leh in Ladakh early Thursday morning, according to data from the National Center for Seismology (NCS). No damages have been reported so far.
The earthquake occurred at around 6:05 am, with the NCS reporting the depth of the tremor at 10 kilometres below the Earth's surface.
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The tremor was recorded in the Leh region, with the relatively shallow depth potentially making the shaking noticeable in nearby areas.
EQ of M: 5.5, On: 13/08/2026 06:05:15 IST, Lat: 36.881 N, Long: 74.402 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Leh, Ladakh.
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Authorities and residents are expected to monitor the situation for any reports of damage or further seismic activity. There were no immediate details available on casualties or property damage at the time of reporting.
Earthquakes are relatively common in the Himalayan region because of the ongoing movement and interaction of tectonic plates. Ladakh, located in the seismically active Himalayan belt, has experienced tremors of varying intensity in the past.
Ladakh sits in Seismic Zone IV (High Damage Risk Zone). Small-to-minor earthquakes (magnitudes between 2.0 and 4.5) happen hundreds of times every year across the region. Most of these are light micro-tremors detected only by seismic instruments or felt as mild shakes.