6.8-magnitude quake jolts Hindukush; tremors felt in North India, Delhi-NCR

"The earthquake of 6.8 magnitude had its epicentre in Hindu Kush," an official of the Seismology Department said.

Mirpur, Azad Kashmir, the epicenter of earthquake | Credits: @PTIofficial
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1 min read Last Updated : Dec 20 2019 | 6:07 PM IST
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake with its epicentre in the Hindu Kush region jolted several parts of north India including Delhi-NCR on Friday, officials said.

"The earthquake of 6.8 magnitude had its epicentre in Hindu Kush," an official of the Seismology Department said.

There was no immediate report of any loss of life or property due to the quake which hit at 5:13 pm. 

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