5.5 magnitude quake rocks Kashmir

SRINAGAR :  An earth quake measuring 5.5 on the  Richter scale rocked Kashmir valley in the wee hours today.

According to a Met department spokesman here, tremors were  felt at 0115 hours in the valley.

People rushed out of their homes in panic despite cold  outside and took shelter in open spaces.

He said the tremor was epicentred at Kashmir China  border.

There were no immediate reports of any lose of life or  damage to property. (AGENCIES)