India, April 3 -- An earthquake triggered brief panic across Kashmir on Friday night, with tremors felt in Srinagar and several other parts of the Valley, prompting residents to rush outdoors as a precaution.Officials said the tremors, which lasted a few seconds, were also felt across large parts of north India, including Delhi, Punjab and Haryana.
According to officials, the earthquake measured 5.9 on the Richter scale, with its epicentre located in Afghanistan at a depth of around 150 kilometres. The tremors were recorded at approximately 9:45 pm.
In Srinagar and other areas of the Valley, residents described the shaking as brief but noticeable. Many stepped out of their homes fearing aftershocks, though normalcy returned soon after....