Live updates: Earthquake of 6.5 magnitude rocks Afghanistan, tremors felt in Delhi, neighbouring states

The earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 6.5 struck around 10:17 pm with its epicentre near Jurm, which is about 300 kms north of Kabul, the US Geological Survey said.

In Delhi and adjoining areas, people ran out of their homes and offices as the buildings started shaking. (Express photo)

Tremors lasting several seconds were felt in Delhi and other parts of northern India as a strong 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan on Tuesday night.

The earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 6.5 struck around 10:17 pm with its epicentre near Jurm, which is about 300 kms north of Kabul, the US Geological Survey said.

Earthquake of Magnitude:6.6, Occurred on 21-03-2023, 22:17:27 IST, Lat: 36.09 & Long: 71.35, Depth: 156 Km ,Location: 133km SSE of Fayzabad, Afghanistan for more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/kFfVI7E1ux @ndmaindia @Indiametdept @moesgoi @PMOIndia pic.twitter.com/sJAUumYDiM

— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) March 21, 2023

This is an earthquake prone region where six-plus earthquakes are not rare. A similar 6.1 magnitude earthquake had occurred very close to this place in 2018 as well, which again was felt through most of northern India.

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Initial reports said the tremors were felt in India, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, China, Afghanistan, and Kyrgyzstan. The epicentre was at a depth of 187.6 kms, which explained why the tremors were felt in such faroff places.

In Delhi and adjoining areas people ran out of their homes and offices as the buildings started shaking. Pictures and videos shared on social media showed people on the streets. The tremors also caused alarm in other cities like Jaipur.

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