The earthquake that hit Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir occurred at 8:22 am. (Representational)

A 4.6-magnitude earthquake hit Jammu and Kashmir's Ladakh region on Thursday, officials said.

The earthquake occurred at 8:22 am with its epicentre at 34.39 degrees north and 78.21 degrees east - 63.6 km north of Leh and 193.1 km east of Kargil - in Ladakh region, officials of the Disaster Management Department said.

They said no loss of life or damage to property was reported so far.