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6.8 magnitude earthquake jolts Afghanistan, Pakistan, tremors felt in Delhi

Tremors were also felt in many parts of north India, including the Delhi-National Capital Region.

Updated on: Mar 22, 2023 11:41 AM IST

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At least 13 people were killed and hundreds injured after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake with the epicentre in Afghanistan shook Pakistan.  (AFP)

Updated on Mar 22, 2023 11:41 AM

At least 13 people were killed and hundreds injured after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake with the epicentre in Afghanistan shook Pakistan. (AFP)

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The earthquake's epicentre was Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region, while its depth was 180 kilometres, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department.   (AP)

Updated on Mar 22, 2023 11:41 AM

The earthquake's epicentre was Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region, while its depth was 180 kilometres, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department. (AP)

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In Pakistan, tremors were felt in Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Quetta, Peshawar, Kohat, Lakki Marwat, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot, Kot Momin, Madh Ranjha, Chakwal, Kohat and Gilgit-Baltistan areas.  (AFP)

Updated on Mar 22, 2023 11:41 AM

In Pakistan, tremors were felt in Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Quetta, Peshawar, Kohat, Lakki Marwat, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot, Kot Momin, Madh Ranjha, Chakwal, Kohat and Gilgit-Baltistan areas. (AFP)

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Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has asked disaster management officials to remain vigilant to handle any situation.  (AP)

Updated on Mar 22, 2023 11:41 AM

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has asked disaster management officials to remain vigilant to handle any situation. (AP)

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People gather outside a mall following an earthquake in Islamabad, Pakistan, on March 21. The earthquake lasted for at least 30 seconds  and was felt across much of Afghanistan, Pakistan and parts of India. (AFP)

Updated on Mar 22, 2023 11:41 AM

People gather outside a mall following an earthquake in Islamabad, Pakistan, on March 21. The earthquake lasted for at least 30 seconds and was felt across much of Afghanistan, Pakistan and parts of India. (AFP)

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It is reported that the majority of fatalities and injuries occurred when people's homes' roofs fell in various regions of the nation.  (HT Photo/Sameer Sehgal)

Updated on Mar 22, 2023 11:41 AM

It is reported that the majority of fatalities and injuries occurred when people's homes' roofs fell in various regions of the nation. (HT Photo/Sameer Sehgal)

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Videos on social media showed panic-stricken people rushing out of homes and buildings. (HT Photo/Sameer Sehgal)

Updated on Mar 22, 2023 11:41 AM

Videos on social media showed panic-stricken people rushing out of homes and buildings. (HT Photo/Sameer Sehgal)

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People rushed out of their homes as the earthquake tremors lasted for several seconds in the northern Indian states including Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab. (HT Photo/Sameer Sehgal)

Updated on Mar 22, 2023 11:41 AM

People rushed out of their homes as the earthquake tremors lasted for several seconds in the northern Indian states including Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab. (HT Photo/Sameer Sehgal)

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Previously on March 18, an earthquake of magnitude 4.3 occurred 213 km east of Fayzabad, Afghanistan.  (Twitter/@Ali_Abbas_Zaidi)

Updated on Mar 22, 2023 11:41 AM

Previously on March 18, an earthquake of magnitude 4.3 occurred 213 km east of Fayzabad, Afghanistan. (Twitter/@Ali_Abbas_Zaidi)

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Here is an image of the visualisation of the epicentre of earthquake.  (ANI)

Updated on Mar 22, 2023 11:41 AM

Here is an image of the visualisation of the epicentre of earthquake. (ANI)

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