Tremors in Delhi-NCR, parts of North India as earthquake of magnitude 5.8 jolts Afghanistan

Strong tremors felt across Delhi-NCR and parts of north India after a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region.

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck 35 km south of Jurm in Afghanistan.

Advertisement

The quake occurred at 9:42 PM (UTC+05:30) at a depth of 186.4 km, indicating a relatively deep-focus earthquake, allowing seismic waves to travel farther distances.

German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) measured the earthquake at magnitude 5.9.

There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

In Delhi-NCR, residents were jolted by tremors with many rushing out of their houses and offices for safety