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Earthquake: Strong Tremors Jolt Delhi, Other Parts Of North India As 6.3 Magnitude Quake Hits Hindukush

Tremors Were Also Felt In Many Parts Of North India As Well As Many Cities In Pakistan.

News Nation Bureau | Edited By : Pawas Kumar | Updated on: 20 Dec 2019, 05:55:14 PM
According to officials, the centre of earthquake was in Hindukush region of Afghanistan.

New Delhi:

Massive tremors were felt in several parts of North India, including Delhi and National Capital Region, after a 6.3 magnitude earthquake in the Hindukush region in Afghanistan on Friday evening. The tremors were felt for few seconds. Many people shared videos of swinging ceiling fans and chandeliers on social media. So far no casualty or damage has been reported.

Tremors were also felt in many parts of Pakistan. Among the cities where tremors were felt were Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, Murree, Mansehra, Battagram, Chiniot, and Gilgit-Baltistan, DawnNewsTV reported. According to officials, the centre of earthquake was in Hindukush region of Afghanistan.

Here Are The Details Of The Earthquake:

Magnitude: 6.3

Date: 20-12-2019

Time: 17:09:51 IST

Latitude:36.5 N

Longitude: 70.5 E

Depth: 190 Km

Region: Hindukush, Afghanistan

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that a 6.1-magnitude earthquake had struck the region, including Afghanistan.

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First Published : 20 Dec 2019, 05:15:25 PM

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