5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Leh in Ladakh

• A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck Leh, Ladakh at 6:05 am today
• The National Center of Seismology reported a depth of 10 km
• No injuries or collateral damage have been reported so far

An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 on the Richter scale struck Ladakh's capital Leh at 6:05 am today (August 13), according to the National Center of Seismology

(NCS). The quake occurred at a depth of 10 km. "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," the NCS said in an X post. So far there are no reports of any injuries or collateral damage. More details are still awaited.