New Delhi: A powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.2 rocked Nepal on Tuesday afternoon, sending shockwaves across northern India, including the national capital region of Delhi. The quake struck at 2:51 pm local time (08:58 GMT) and its epicentre was located in Bajhang district, about 450 km west of Kathmandu, according to the National Seismological Centre of Nepal. The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 5 km, which amplified its impact.
Earthquake Parameters As On Now
Magnitude: 6.2
Time: 14:51:04 IST
Lat: 29.39 N
Long: 81.23 E
Depth: 5 Km
Region: Nepal
The tremors lasted for several seconds, causing panic among people who rushed out of their homes and offices. Many buildings swayed, windows rattled, and objects fell from shelves. Reports of power outages and disruptions in communication services quickly surfaced, adding to the chaos. Social media users in India shared videos and photos of the quake, showing ceiling fans and other fixtures shaking violently.
No casualties or major damage have been reported so far, but authorities are assessing the situation and providing relief to the affected areas. The Delhi Police urged people to stay calm and avoid using elevators. They also advised people to move to open spaces and dial 112 for any emergency help.
This is the second earthquake to hit Nepal this year, after a 4.5-magnitude quake jolted the western part of the country on May. Nepal is prone to earthquakes as it lies along the boundary of two tectonic plates: the Indian plate and the Eurasian plate. In 2015, a devastating 7.8-magnitude quake killed nearly 9,000 people and destroyed more than half a million homes in Nepal.
