On Tuesday morning, August 20, 2024, Jammu and Kashmir experienced two back-to-back earthquakes that caused significant panic throughout the Valley. The first tremor, measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale, struck at 6:45 am with its epicenter in Baramulla district, located at a latitude of 34.17 north and a longitude of 74.16 east, at a depth of 5 km. This was followed by a second earthquake of magnitude 4.8 at 6:52 am, also centered in Baramulla, at a latitude of 34.20 north and a longitude of 74.31 east, and a depth of 10 km.Despite the tremors causing widespread alarm, officials have reported no loss of life or damage to property. Authorities are continuing to monitor the situation and assess any potential impact.