Mild earthquake hits Bhaderwah town of J

New Delhi, May 10 (UNI) An earthquake, measuring 3.8 on the Richter Scale, today hit Bhaderwah town of Jammu and Kashmir.

The epicentre of the temblor, which was experienced at 1206 hrs, lay 33.3 degrees North, Latitude and 76.7 degrees East Longitude, the Indian Meteorological Department said.

There was no immediate word on loss of life or damage to property, officials said.

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