There were no loss of life or injury reported anywhere from the area, officials said.
The quake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale hit the area at 1:07 PM, MeT officials said, adding that it lasted for few seconds.
The epicentre of the earthquake was 15 kms north-east of Kishtwar area, they said.
The quake triggered fear among the people, who rushed out of their homes.
A series of tremors have jolted Bhaderwah, Doda and Kishtwar areas of the state in the past few months.