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6.1 earthquake hits Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region, tremors felt in New Delhi
Kabul/ New Delhi, May 9 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter Scale hit Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region on Wednesday as tremors were also felt in parts of India, including New Delhi.
As per India Meteorological Department, the quake hit the region at around 16:11 pm Indian Standard Time.
The epicentre of the quake was located at latitude 36.9 degrees south and longitude 71.3 degrees east.
It hit at a depth of 96 kms.
Tremors were also felt in New Delhi in India, parts of Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab, reports said.
No casualty has been reported so far.
6.1 earthquake hits Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region, tremors felt in New Delhi
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