Tremors felt in Delhi-NCR, epicentre close to Jarm in Afghanistan

Mangalore Today News Network

New Delhi, Jan 31, 2018 : Earthquake tremors were felt in Delhi and the National Capital Region on Wednesday. Tremors were also felt in Delhi and adjoining areas. The tremors were felt around 12.42 pm in the Delhi-NCR region.

 

The tremors triggered panic in the national capital forcing people to evacuate residential buildings and office complexes.

However, no loss of life or any damage to property has been reported so far due to the earthquake.

According to initial reports, the intensity of the earthquake was measured 6.8 at the Richter Scale. 

The epicentre of the earthquake is believed to be very close to Jarm in Afghanistan.

An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 occurred in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region 14 minutes ago: EMSC (European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre) initially claimed.

Strong aftershock and tremors were felt in parts of Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Social media posts indicate significant damage has been caused by the earthquake in Pakistan and areas adjoining the Hindu Kush region.



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