7.2-magnitude quake strikes in Tajikistan, tremors in India

7.2-magnitude quake strikes in Tajikistan, tremors in India

Last updated: December 7, 2015

New Delhi, India (BBN)-A high-intensity earthquake hit the Central Asian country of Tajikistan on Monday, tremors of which were felt in parts of north India, including Delhi and Kashmir.
According to the USGS, the earthquake measuring 7.2 magnitude on the Richter scale hit Tajikistan on Monday. The epicentre of the quake was 111 km (65 miles) southwest of Karakul, reports the Hindustan Times.
The depth of the earthquake was recorded at 25 km.
Tremors were also felt in the National Capital Region (NCR).
But, there were no immediate reports of loss of lives and property.
Mild tremors were felt in Kashmir but there were no reports of any damage from anywhere in the Valley so far, police said.
The tremors passed by and large unnoticed, as people went on with their normal business.
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