Tremors felt in Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida; no casualties
April 24, 2013 15:48
More on the Pakistan quake: Tremors were felt in north India, including the national capital and adjoining satellite townships, this afternoon, the second such occurrence in nine days. The quake, measuring 5.7 on the Richter Scale at 2:51 PM, was epicentred in southern Afghanistan, the MeT Department said.
The quake took place 6.6 km down the surface. The tremors were felt in the capital, Gurgaon and Noida. There were no immediate reports of any casualty or injury. Tremors were also felt in Srinagar and adjoining areas but there was no report of any casualty, officials said. In Srinagar, the tremor lasted a few seconds, prompting people to rush out of buildings for safety.
The quake took place 6.6 km down the surface. The tremors were felt in the capital, Gurgaon and Noida. There were no immediate reports of any casualty or injury. Tremors were also felt in Srinagar and adjoining areas but there was no report of any casualty, officials said. In Srinagar, the tremor lasted a few seconds, prompting people to rush out of buildings for safety.
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