The epicentre of the quake was in Afghanistan at a latitude of 36.49 degrees north and longitude of 71.27 degrees east, at a depth of 165 km.

The epicentre of the quake was in Afghanistan at a latitude of 36.49 degrees north and longitude of 71.27 degrees east, at a depth of 165 km, officials said.

A mild earthquake was felt in parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday afternoon. A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan, National Center for Seismology said. The momentary jolt was reportedly felt at around 04:19 PM in different parts of the Himalayan region.

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Jammu and Kashmir, causing panic but no immediate damage or casualties reported across the Valley.- Watch Video on English Oneindia

An earthquake of magnitude 5.8 on the Richter Scale struck Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. Tremors were felt at around 4:19 pm. The epicentre of the quake was in Afghanistan at a latitude of 36.49 degrees north and longitude of 71.