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Massive Quake Shakes North India: Panic Grips Residents
7 Jun
Summary
- A 5.9 magnitude earthquake shook Chandigarh and surrounding areas.
- The earthquake's epicenter was near the Afghan-Tajik border.
- Despite widespread panic, no casualties or damage were reported.
A significant earthquake, registering 5.9 on the Richter scale, struck Chandigarh and the Tricity region on Friday night, prompting widespread panic among residents. The tremors, originating from the Hindu Kush region near the Afghan-Tajik border, caused people to flee their homes, especially those in multi-storey buildings.
The earthquake's epicenter was located at a depth of 75 km, a factor seismologists noted contributed to its widespread impact across northern India, including states like Himachal Pradesh and Dehradun, as well as cities like Srinagar and Ludhiana. Despite the palpable shaking and fear, no casualties or structural damage have been reported in Chandigarh, Mohali, or Panchkula.
Authorities have placed emergency services on alert and are monitoring the situation closely. Residents were advised to remain calm, avoid elevators, and move to open spaces during any subsequent tremors. This event marks the second time this year that tremors from the Hindu Kush region have been felt across northern India, highlighting the area's seismic activity.
