Why is Jammu and Kashmir prone to earthquakes?

Jammu and Kashmir is prone to earthquakes because it is located along the northernmost extremity of the Indian tectonic plate. The region experiences heavy seismic activity due to the ongoing subduction of the Indian plate beneath the Eurasian Plate.12

This tectonic collision, which has been occurring for approximately 50 million years, is responsible for the creation of the Himalayas. Because this process is still active, the mountains continue to rise, making the entire region susceptible to frequent seismic tremors and earthquakes. These seismic events are often accompanied by landslides, which can further exacerbate the damage caused by tremors.1324