This article exists as part of the online archive for HuffPost India, which closed in 2020. Some features are no longer enabled. If you have questions or concerns about this article, please contact indiasupport@huffpost.com.

Strong Tremors Felt In Delhi As Earthquake Measuring 7.2 Magnitude Strikes Tajikistan

Strong Tremors Felt In Delhi As Earthquake Measuring 7.2 Magnitude Strikes Tajikistan
Seismometer
Gary S Chapman via Getty Images
Seismometer

NEW DELHI/ALMATY -- An earthquake measuring 7.2 magnitude struck Tajikistan on Monday, shaking buildings as far away as the Indian capital of New Delhi and in Pakistan, the U.S. Geological Survey and witnesses said.

A spokesman for Tajikistan's Emergencies Committee said it had no information so far on any casualties or damage from the quake. The quake did not affect Russian military bases in Tajikistan, RIA news agency reported, citing Russia's defense ministry.

The epicenter of the quake was 111 km (65 miles) southwest of Karakul, the USGS said, a sparsely populated mountainous area.

A Dushanbe resident told Reuters by telephone the quake had been felt in the capital, but described it as moderate.

Contact HuffPost India

Also On HuffPost:

Malayali sari

Traditional Indian Ways A Woman Can Wear A Sari

Close
This article exists as part of the online archive for HuffPost India, which closed in 2020. Some features are no longer enabled. If you have questions or concerns about this article, please contact indiasupport@huffpost.com.