Massive 6.2 earthquake jolts Afghanistan, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR
Update: 2018-01-31 19:58 IST
New Delhi: Delhi and several parts of northern India experienced tremors on Wednesday following an earthquake on the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border.
According to the India Meteorological Department, the earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter Scale struck at a depth of 190 km in the Hindu Kush region.
The tremors, lasting a few seconds, were also felt in Delhi and the adjoining region, forcing people to run out of their homes and offices. Delhi Metro immediately halted operations - briefly.
No damage was reported in Delhi and the National Capital Region.