New Delhi: A strong earthquake measuring at least 6.8 on the Richter scale was felt across north India, including Delhi-NCR, on Friday evening.
The Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan was reportedly said to be the epicentre of the earthquake.
M6.0 #earthquake (#زلزله) strikes 148 km E of #Kunduz (#Afghanistan) 16 min ago. Effects reported by eyewitnesses: pic.twitter.com/PPgB7CAkbO
— EMSC (@LastQuake) December 20, 2019
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The quake occurred after 5 pm and had a depth of 225 km. However, there are no reports of any casualty so far,
According to reports, the tremors were reported in Jammu & Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab as well. Also, the tremors lasted for about a minute, said some reports.
This is a developing story. More details awaited.
