5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Ladakh; 2.8 Magnitude Tremor Felt in Delhi

On January 19, 2026, two earthquakes were recorded in India: a 5.7 magnitude tremor struck Leh district in Ladakh at a depth of 171 km, felt across Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, and parts of Central Asia, with no reported damage. Earlier that morning, a 2.8 magnitude earthquake occurred in North Delhi at a shallow depth of 5 km, causing mild tremors but no casualties or damage. Delhi's geological setting makes it vulnerable to seismic activity despite the low intensity.