Strong Tremors were felt across Delhi-NCR, Source: National Center for Seismology
Two earthquakes of magnitude 6.2 and 4.6 on the Richter Scale struck Nepal on October 3, with tremors felt in large parts of India, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported.
The two tremors were felt within less than half an hour time. The first quake occurred at 14:25:52 IST, followed by another at 14:51:04 IST.
Earthquake tremors were felt in the Delhi-NCR region on October 3 afternoon with some people coming out of their residences and offices for safety.
National Centre for Seismology said two earthquakes hit Nepal on October 3 – the first had 4.6 magnitude on the Richter Scale that hit Nepal at 2:25 pm. The other measured 6.2 on the Richter Scale and occurred at 2:51 pm.
“Earthquake of Magnitude: 4.6, Occurred on 03-10-2023, 14:25:52 IST, Lat: 29.37 & Long: 81.22, Depth: 10 km, Location: Nepal,” National Centre for Seismology said in a tweet.
“Earthquake of Magnitude: 6.2, Occurred on 03-10-2023, 14:51:04 IST, Lat: 29.39 & Long: 81.23, Depth: 5 km, Location: Nepal,” it added.
No casualties or damages have been reported as of yet.
(with inputs from ANI)
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