5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Leh Ladakh; Government Issues Advisory

• A powerful 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck the Union Territory of Ladakh and surrounding areas on Monday.
• The National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported the earthquake's epicenter was 171 km deep in the Leh region.
• Tremors were also felt in parts of Jammu and Kashmir, but no loss of life or property has been reported due to the depth.
• The administration has issued an advisory and increased vigilance for potential aftershocks.
• The Himalayan region and Afghanistan have seen increased seismic activity recently, with multiple tremors recorded.

Why It Matters: A 5.7 magnitude earthquake hit Leh Ladakh, prompting a government advisory amid increased regional seismic activity.