6.2 magnitude quake jolts northeastern Afghanistan; tremors felt across north India

Islamabad/New Delhi: A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck northeast Afghanistan Saturday, according to seismic monitoring agencies.

Tremors were felt in the northern parts of India, including in Jammu and Kashmir and Delhi-NCR regions.

There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake struck 43 km south of Jurm in northeastern Afghanistan.

Orissa POST – Read’s No.1 English Daily