6.2 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan, tremors in India

6.2 earthquake hits Afghanistan, India

Last updated: August 10, 2015

Kabul, Afghanistan (BBN)-A high-intensity earthquake struck the Hindukush region in Afghanistan on Monday, tremors of which were felt in several parts of North India including Jammu and Kashmir and Delhi.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 on the Richter Scale hit Afghanistan at around 3.35 PM, reports The Indian Express.
Tremors were also felt in the neighbouring Pakistan.
The Hindukush mountain ranges are known to be prone to earthquakes.
Tremors were also felt in Srinagar and adjoining areas of JK.
Incidentally, another high intensity earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 on Richter Scale hit the Solomon Islands at around 9:42am today.
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