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Earthquake of 5.7 magnitude shook Delhi-Jammu-Kashmir to Pakistan, people scared | News India

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Earthquake tremors in Jammu and Kashmir: There is more fear among earthquake victims amid heavy rains across the country. The earthquake tremors that started from Afghanistan were so strong that it shook from Delhi NCR to Jammu-Kashmir and Pakistan. The magnitude of the earthquake was 5.7 which spread fear among the people.

Where was the epicenter of the earthquake?

According to the National Center for Seismology, the epicenter of the earthquake was at a depth of 255 km in Afghanistan. The earthquake occurred around 11 am. However, there is no news of any casualties so far. However, there is an atmosphere of fear among the people.

Earthquake amid heavy rains spreads more fear among people

It is worth noting that when states like Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat are already experiencing heavy rains, this new disaster has created fear among the people. Earthquake tremors were felt everywhere in Delhi as well. People ran out of their homes and offices in fear. Earthquake has already struck Jammu and Kashmir 3 times.