Earthquake in Noida: A significant earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 on the Richter scale struck Delhi NCR and its neighbouring areas, inflicting intensive disruptions and concern among the many residents. The quake’s epicentre was in Afghanistan’s Hindukush space, spreading shockwaves over northern India and neighbouring Pakistan. “Earthquake of Magnitude:6.1, Occurred on 11-01-2024, 14:50:24 IST, Lat: 36.48 & Lengthy: 70.45, Depth: 220 Km ,Location: Afghanistan,” Nationwide Heart for Seismology tweeted. In keeping with the US Geological Survey, the quake of magnitude 6.four Ritcher caught at a depth of 206.6 km 44 km SSW of Jurm in Afghanistanat 2:50 pm at the moment.
Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 on Richter scale hits Afghanistan, tremors felt in North India pic.twitter.com/P3wHPxnVYg
— ANI (@ANI) January 11, 2024
In keeping with NCS, the epicentre of the earthquake was 241 kilometres north-northeast of Kabul, Afghanistan. The earthquake triggered widespread concern, with many people in Delhi and the Nationwide Capital Area experiencing furnishings shaking. A number of individuals allegedly rushed out of their properties and workplaces, gripped by worry.
In the meantime, reviews from throughout the border point out that highly effective earthquakes have been additionally detected in a number of Pakistani cities. The earthquake had an particularly giant influence in locations close to the Afghan border. Native authorities in Pakistan are assessing the harm and making ready for any issues which will develop.
Social media platforms have been inundated with posts and updates from eyewitnesses sharing their earthquake experiences. Many individuals shared movies of the swaying buildings and chaotic occasions that adopted. On Twitter, the hashtag #DelhiEarthquake quickly turned widespread, with customers sharing info, expressing concern, and offering help to these affected.
