Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Jammu and Kashmir. Tremors felt in Delhi – NCR

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Image source: PTI/FILE Magnitude 5.8 earthquake hits Jammu and Kashmir; Tremors felt in Delhi – NCR

Earthquake: An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale hit Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday evening around 7:55 pm. Tremors were also felt in Delhi and the nearby non-capital region (NCR).

According to the National Center of Seismology (NCS), the epicenter of the earthquake was in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan at a depth of 200 km.

There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage to any property.

Earlier, a 3.8-magnitude earthquake hit Delhi NCR in the early hours of January 1, according to the National Center of Seismology.

Notably, NCS is the nodal agency of the Government of India for monitoring earthquake activity in the country.

Also Read: Magnitude 3.8 earthquake hits Delhi NCR; The epicenter is in Haryana

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