A massive earthquake of magnitude 6.6 on the Richter scale hit Afghanistan on Tuesday evening, according to the National Center of Seismology (NCS).
The earthquake hit at around 10.17 pm in Afghanistan.
By India Today World Desk: A massive earthquake of magnitude 6.6 on the Richter scale hit Afghanistan on Tuesday evening, according to the National Center of Seismology (NCS).
The earthquake hit at around 10.17 pm and had a depth of 156 km.
The NCS took to Twitter and wrote, “Earthquake of Magnitude:6.6, Occurred on 21-03-2023, 22:17:27 IST, Lat: 36.09 & Long: 71.35, Depth: 156 Km ,Location: 133km SSE of Fayzabad, Afghanistan.”
According to the United States Geological Survey, the epicenter of the quake was in Afghanistan’s Jurm.
Tremors lasting several seconds were felt in Delhi-NCR and other parts of North India as the strong earthquake struck Afghanistan.
Initial reports stated that tremors were also felt in parts of Pakistan, including Islamabad and Lahore.
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