Earthquake updates: 6.6 magnitude tremors rock Afghanistan, India, Pakistan; jolts Delhi-NCR

On March 21, 2023, a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 on the Richter scale struck Delhi-NCR and nearby areas in North India. The tremors were felt in several cities, including Delhi, Noida, and Gurugram. According to the National Centre for Seismology, the earthquake originated at a depth of 10 km in the Hindukush region of Afghanistan.

                   

The earthquake caused panic among residents, who rushed out of their homes and offices. There were reports of buildings shaking and glass windows breaking in several areas. So far, there have been no reports of any casualties or major damage to property.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation halted its services temporarily, and the Delhi airport was put on high alert. The Delhi Disaster Management Authority has advised people to stay outdoors and avoid using elevators and public transportation.

The earthquake comes just a few months after a similar tremor shook parts of North India in November 2022. The region falls under seismic zone 4, which makes it prone to earthquakes. The authorities have urged people to remain calm and follow safety guidelines in case of aftershocks.

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In conclusion, the earthquake that hit North India on March 21, 2023, caused panic and disrupted daily life in several cities. While there have been no reports of casualties or major damage to property, the authorities have advised people to take necessary precautions in case of aftershocks.

Delhi fire service said this seems to be a good intention call, no tiltaion was found in the building.

What data says

Region: Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border

Time: 2023-03-21 16:47:24.5 UTC

Magnitude: 6.8

Epicenter: 71.03°E  36.52°N

Depth: 184 km

Via: Kashmir Weather

Initial Data Source: GFZ

Strong tremors were felt in Delhi-NCR

What expert said

“As we know that the Indo-Australian plate is colliding with the Eurasian plate and this release happened in that region. The HKH region is very active seismologically. The reason why people in northwest India and Delhi felt it for a relatively longer time is because of the depth. The depth of the fault is over 150 km so first primary waves were felt and then secondary waves. Aftershocks are likely now but they can't be Forecast”, J L Gautam, head of office and Scientist at the National Center for Seismology, said.

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