Strong tremors shake parts of India for 2nd day

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake occurred with Nepal epicenter at 2:51 p.m., says National Center for Seismology of India


Anadolu Agency October 03, 2023
There was no report of loss of life or damage to property due to the earthquake. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY

NEW DELHI:

Strong tremors were felt in the Indian national capital New Delhi and neighbouring parts on Tuesday afternoon.

The National Center for Seismology of India stated on X that an earthquake of 6.2 magnitudes on the Richter scale occurred at 2:51 p.m. local time (1151GMT), with the epicentre in Nepal.

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On Monday, an earthquake of magnitude 5.2 struck the Indian northeastern state of Meghalaya, causing tremors in neighbouring states as well as Bangladesh's capital Dhaka, and some other parts of the country.

There was no report of loss of life or damage to property due to the earthquake.

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