Strong tremors felt in Delhi as 6.2-magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan

NEW DELHI, June 27 -- Strong tremors were felt in Delhi and surrounding areas after a 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit Afghanistan Saturday evening. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake hit Afghanistan at 7.04 pm, with its epicentre located at a depth of 215 km.

The United States Geological Survey said the quake hit 43 km south of Jurm in northeastern Afghanistan.

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