Strong Earthquake Hits Tajikistan: Tremors Felt In North India

December 07, 2015

Strong 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit Tajikistan in Central Asia on Monday with tremors being felt in North India.

Tremors were also felt in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.

At the same time, tremors were felt in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

As per the US Geological Survey the epicentre of the quake was 111 km (65 miles) southwest of Karakul at a depth of 28.7 km.

Operations Head, Centre For Seismology also confirmed to ANI, "Epicentre was Tajikistan. Was felt in many regions of North India."

As per reports, people evacuated buildings in Srinagar, and Chandigarh after tremors were felt in the region.

There were no immediate reports of casualties or destruction.

(Zee News)