Earthquake jolts Delhi-NCR, J&K, parts of Pakistan, Afghanistan, China: Reports
What's the story
Strong earthquake tremors were reportedly felt by residents in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Saturday night.
The quake struck Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, China, and Uzbekistan as well, said reports.
According to ANI, the intensity of the temblor was measured to be magnitude 5.8 on Richter Scale, and the epicenter was in Afghanistan.
There have been no reports of casualties so far.
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Earthquake epicenter in Afghanistan
Earthquake of magnitude 5.8 on the Richter scale originated in Afghanistan, tremors felt in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/55YeDpajjz
— ANI (@ANI) August 5, 2023
Details
Quake originated in Hindu Kush region: NCS
Besides Delhi-NCR, tremors were also reportedly felt in parts of Jammu & Kashmir.
Citing data from the National Center for Seismology, India Today reported that the earthquake originated at a depth of 181km in the Hindu Kush mountain range in Afghanistan.
The quake struck at 9:31pm (IST) on Saturday, according to the NCS.
The epicenter is reportedly located 418km northwest of Gulmarg, J&K.
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Here's what NCS posted on X (Twitter)
Earthquake of Magnitude:5.8, Occurred on 05-08-2023, 21:31:48 IST, Lat: 36.38 & Long: 70.77, Depth: 181 Km ,Location: Hindu Kush Region,Afghanistan for more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/RXbLMDY0eW @ndmaindia @Indiametdept @KirenRijiju @Dr_Mishra1966 pic.twitter.com/1Tu1TBDqCO
— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) August 5, 2023