Delhi Earthquake: Tremors felt in Delhi-NCR, Chandigarh, Uttarakhand

February 6, 2017 10:30 PM | Skymet Weather Team

Updated on February 06, 2017 10:40 PM: An earthquake of Magnitude 5.8 on the Richter Scale has jolted the hilly state of Uttarakhand. As per latest reports, the epicentre of the quake was at Rudraprayag in Uttarakhand.

Strong tremors were felt in many parts of Delhi and the NCR region including Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and Faridabad. In fact, Chandigarh also felt strong tremors. Residents of the national capital rushed out of their homes as the tremors lasted for over five to ten seconds.

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As of now, no damage has been reported. We will keep you posted on the latest news on earthquake in Delhi

Updated on April 10, at 04:10 PM:6.8 magnitude earthquake jolts Afghanistan, Pakistan and North India. Hindukush region in Afghanistan is reported to be the epicenter. Strong tremors were felt in Delhi, Chandigarh and parts of Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

 

 

 

 

Updated on January 2, at 03:29 PM:Tremors were felt in parts of Delhi NCR around 2:15 PM on Saturday as a 5.8 magnitude earthquake hits the Hindukush region of Afghanistan. As per the latest inputs from CESM EMSC, the epicenter was 280 kilometers northeast of Kabul at a depth of 177 kilometers. Strong tremors have been felt in Pakistan and in few parts of northern India, including Delhi NCR.

 

 

 

 

Updated on December 26, at 11:10 AM: A moderate earthquake measuring the intensity of 6.5 Richter scale jolted Afghanistan during late night of Friday but its tremors were felt till India. Parts of North and East India felt the tremors around 12.44 am forcing several people to vacate their houses during the chilly night.

 

 

 

Updated on December 7, at 2:10 PM: A moderate earthquake measuring intensity of 7.2 Richter scale jolted Tajikistan this afternoon. The earthquake remained mild for parts of North India including Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab. No casualties have been reported so far.

 

Updated on 29 October, at 12:10 PM  Quake hit victims are facing a tough time as timely aid and help is unable to reach them due to freezing weather in parts of Pakistan and Afghanistan. With the death toll rising and more than 10,000 homes left devastated, situation is worsening in the quake-hit region. Hundreds of children have been forced to sleep under the cold open sky in absence of any proper shelter shielding them against the sub-zero temperatures.

 

Updated on 28 October, at 5:10 PM: Cold weather in parts of Afghanistan is threatening the rescue effort where several people have been affected after the quake on Monday. Moreover, once winter weather sets in, the lack of shelter will lead to issues like respiratory problems, exposure, and skin disease. 

 

Updated on 28 October, at 10:10 AM: Rescue efforts have been beefed up to help those affected by the magnitude-7.5 earthquake which hit remote areas of Afghanistan and Pakistan on Monday. The rescue operation which was facing hindrance due to inclement weather, including heavy rain and landslides, is expected to return on track in next 24 hours. 

Updated at 11:45 AM: The death toll in both Afghanistan and Pakistan has risen to 300.

 

 

Updated on 27 October, at 10:10 AM: Earthquake that shook Pakistan, Afghanistan and parts of India yesterday has so far claimed more than 250 lives across South Asia. More than 1000 have been injured in the massive quake.

Updated at 06:45 PM: Death toll rises to 123 in Pakistan

 

Updated at 05:45 PM: Death toll in Pakistan rises to 77.

 

Updated at 05:17 PM: Another earthquake of magnitude 4.7 on the Richter Scale strikes 45 km E of Farkhar, Afghanistan

 

Updated at 05:05 PM: At least 50 killed in Pakistan, reports Dawn.com

Updated at 04:58 PM: Fresh images of damaged buildings from Ghazni, Afghanistan

 

Updated at 04:50 PM: Tremors felt in Ludhiana

 

Updated at 04:45 PM: As per latest reports, 29 people have been reported dead in Pakistan

 

Updated at 04:35 PM: At least 12 school girls killed in Taloqan, Afghanistan

 

 

Updated at 04:25 PM: At least 5 reported dead in Afghanistan, 55 injured

 

Updated at 04:15 PM: India-Africa Forum Summit in Delhi continues even after strong tremors

 

 

Updated at 04:05 PM: More than 150 people have been injured. Figures likely to increase.

 

 

Updated at 04:02 PM: Tremors felt in various states including Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.

 

 

Updated at 03:55 PM: Death toll rises to 12 in Pakistan

 

 

Updated at 03:52 PM: Another earthquake of magnitude 4.8 on the Richter scale has been felt in Afghanistan.

 

 

Updated on 03:50 PM: Delhi metro services halted after tremors felt in Delhi-NCR

 

 

Updated at 03: 45 PM: State of emergency has been declared in Pakistan

 

 

Updated at 03:40 PM: A post earthquake image from Kashmir.

 

 

Updated at 03:35 PM: Hindukush region usually observes earthquakes. However, the intensity was on the higher side this time.

 

 

Updated at 03: 29 PM: PM Modi to provide assistance to Afghanistan and Pakistan whenever required.

 

Updated at 03:28 PM: People in Noida come out of their offices after strong tremors.

 

Updated at 03:20 PM: According to ABP News, four people have been killed in Pakistan

 

 

Updated at 03:12 PM: People in Noida rush out of offices after tremors

 

 

Updated at 03:11 PM: Phone lines down in Jammu and Kashmir after tremors

 

 

First images of the earthquake from Gilgit in Baltistan

 

 

Updated at 02:58 PM: Epicentre of the earthquake has been confirmed as Hindukush, Afghanistan.

 

 

Updated at 02:57 PM: Massive tremors were felt in various parts of Delhi-NCR

A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.5 on the Richter scale has hit 45km SSW of Jarm, Afghanistan. The depth of the earthquake was up to 200 km. Massive tremors were also felt in parts of Jammu and Kashmir including Srinagar and Jammu. Also, strong aftershocks were felt in major parts of Delhi-NCR, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh.

Phone lines have been discontinued in many parts of Jammu and Kashmir. Also, Delhi metro services were stopped for some time. Residents of these areas came out of their homes. Offices were seen emptying after tremors were felt in the region.

 

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