New Delhi:
High intensity earthquake measuring 7.5 on Richter Scale was on Monday witnessed in Delhi-NCR for nearly 1-2 minutes. It was even felt in other parths of North India.
The earthquake epicentred in the Hindukush mountain range in Afghanistan struck at around 2.40 PM, sending ripplesacross several states like Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR), Punjab, Uttarakhand andRajasthan.
The earthquake was witnessed in regions ranging from Pakistan to Jammu and Kashmir to Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.
Tremors were also felt in Katra, Vaishno Devi creating panic in pilgrims. Delhi metro was even stopped for few minutes following quake reporting.
Heard about strong earthquake in Afghanistan-Pakistan region whose tremors have been felt in parts of India. I pray for everyone's safety.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 26, 2015
Last time a medium-intensity earthquake measuring 3.0 magnitude was measured on the Richter scale which hit the national capital on October 10.
Last time epicentre of the earthquake was located in Delhi-NCR and the depth of the tremor was 5 km.
I have asked for an urgent assessment and we stand ready for assistance where required, including Afghanistan & Pakistan.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 26, 2015
People frantically rushed out of their houses and offices as the ground shook. In the national capital, metro sevriceswere briefly halted. There were no immediate reports of loss of life orproperty.
