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Tremors in Delhi, neighboring states after 6.1-magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan  
The tremors were felt even in Pakistan

Tremors in Delhi, neighboring states after 6.1-magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan  

By Riya Baibhawi
Jan 11, 2024
06:51 pm
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Delhi and nearby areas were hit by an earthquake on Thursday afternoon. The quake with a magnitude of 6.1 occurred at 2:50pm, as per the National Centre for Seismology. The epicenter of the quake is reported to be in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan. Other regions in India where the tremors were felt are Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.

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The epicenter was 241km north-northeast of Kabul

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Tremors felt in Pakistan

Tremors were also felt in Pakistan's capital city, Islamabad, along with Lahore and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cities. The Pakistan Meteorological Department said that aftershocks could be expected. Kashmir's Poonch was also severely affected. As of now, there have been no reports of any loss of life or property. The US Geological Survey reported the epicenter of the quake to be Jurm in Afghanistan's Badakhshan Province.

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Earthquake triggers meme fest on internet

While the earthquake has not resulted in any damage, it has surely triggered a meme fest on social media. One user wrote, "Har week yahi drama" (this is every week's drama) while quipping that it was something that was permanent. Many in Delhi shared photos and videos to check on others across the city. Earlier, experts had warned of a major earthquake in Delhi-NCR.

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