US EditionEarthquake Tremors Felt in Delhi-NCR, Parts of North India — ‘Tremors Lasted for a Few Seconds’
Officials said the quake lasted a few seconds and caused no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
- A 5.9 magnitude earthquake centered in Afghanistan struck late Friday, sending tremors across North India and the Delhi-NCR region at a depth of 150 km.
- The National Seismic Monitoring Centre recorded the event at 9:13 p.m. IST, with the epicenter located at a Latitude of 36.398 degrees North and a Longitude of 70.878 degrees East.
- Residents across Punjab, Jammu, Kashmir, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh reported feeling tremors lasting several seconds, with many sharing experiences on social media.
- No loss of life or property damage has been reported yet, though residents in Delhi-NCR rushed out of their homes as a precaution.
- Safety experts advise residents to "Drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table or desk, and hold on until the shaking stops" and turn off utilities if damage is suspected.
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A 5.9 magnitude earthquake was felt in Delhi-NCR, causing panic but no damage was reported. Delhi is a seismically sensitive area, so according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), adherence to "Crouch, Cover, Hold" guidelines and advance preparation are crucial.
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A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan, sending tremors across northern India. Residents in Delhi-NCR, Srinagar, Chandigarh and parts of Jammu and Kashmir felt moderate to heavy shaking and rushed outdoors. The epicentre was near the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border at a depth of 175 km. No damage or casualties have been reported so far. 📰 Earthquake Tremors Felt in Delhi-NCR, Srinagar and Chandigarh.
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