6.1 magnitude earthquake jolts Afghanistan, tremors in north India. Photo for representation only. istock
New Delhi, January 11
An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Afghanistan on Thursday with tremors rippling through parts of north India, the National Centre for Seismology said.
The epicentre for the quake, which struck at 2.50 pm IST, was 241 kilometers northeast of Kabul, it said.
The quake triggered panic among people, with many in Delhi and the National Capital Region reporting shaking of furniture.
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