UPDATES: Earthquake Again In Delhi-NCR, Magnitude 2.7 On Richter Scale

2nd Earthquake In Delhi In 24 Hours

Delhi has once again recorded a mild-intensity earthquake, less than 24 hours after strong tremors jolted parts of northern India. On Tuesday night, a magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region, sending tremors in many parts of Central Asia.

Afghanistan-Pakistan earthquake: Why did people in North India feel strong tremors?

An earthquake of magnitude 6.6 hit Afghanistan on Tuesday with its epicentre in the Hindukush region. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the epicentre of the earthquake was located at 36.09 degrees north on the latitude and 71.35 degrees east on the longitude with a focal depth of 156 km. If the earthquake originated in Afghanistan, why were tremors felt all the way to North India? A senior seismologist told PTI, the reason why people in India felt the tremors for a relatively longer time is that the "depth of the fault was more than 150 km". People in northern India first felt the primary waves and then were impacted by the secondary waves, the seismologist added.

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Earthquake in Pakistan: Death toll rises to 9

While earlier it was reported that 2 people had lost their lives in the earthquake. The death toll of the 6.8 magnitude earthquake has risen to 9 in Pakistan and over 160 people have been reportedly injured. Around 150 people were injured in Swat, where hospitals had declared a state of emergency, as per a report by The Express Tribune newspaper.

Earthquake lights: Netizens report seeing 'lights' in sky after quake in India

After tremors of an earthquake that originated in Afghanistan were felt in Delhi-NCR, a few netizens shared videos wherein the sky seemed to appear of a different colour such as orange or blue. Users put out their queries about the alleged phenomena, mainly looking for a possible reason behind the change of colour in the night sky. This phenomenon is what is broadly termed as 'earthquake lights', however, it is still under research and isn't a well-defined event. 

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At least 11 dead as powerful earthquake jolts Pakistan, Afghanistan

According to a report by Associated Press, at least 11 people died due to an earthquake in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Several people were injured in the earthquake in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and more than 100 people were brought to hospitals in the Swat valley region.

(Source: AP Photo)

What to do before, during, and after an earthquake?

Earthquakes are quite common in Delhi so if you're living in an earthquake-prone area, it is a good idea to learn about the dos and don'ts before, during, and after an earthquake. Recently, an earthquake was felt in several parts of North India and many people panicked as tremors lasted for a while. After the earthquake, the National Disaster Management Authority of India shared safety tips to follow in the event of an earthquake. Take a look at the guidelines here:

#Earthquake | Follow these do's and don'ts to ensure your safety before, during and after an #Earthquake. pic.twitter.com/j1favudlum

— NDMA India | राष्ट्रीय आपदा प्रबंधन प्राधिकरण  (@ndmaindia) March 21, 2023

Pakistan earthquake: 2 dead, 6 injured

According to Pakistan Meteorological Department, a strong 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Pakistan on Tuesday (March 21) and tremors were felt in several cities such as Islamabad, Peshawar, Charsadda, Lahore, and Rawalpindi. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Disaster Management Authority stated that 2 people died and 6 were injured due to roof and wall collapses. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, homes were also reportedly damaged. In cities, people rushed out of their homes in panic during the earthquake as seen in many social media videos.

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Delhi: An information was received that a building was tilted in Shakarpur area. Fire services personnel inspected the building, the building is found to be safe and sound and it didn't tilt. MCD officers & engineers were also called and checked the building: Rajender Kumar, SDM, Preet Vihar

Delhi: The building in Shakarpur was already made like that as there was gap already. No damage due to earthquake. It was a hoax call. Situation is under control. We checked building from top to bottom & there's no problem, says a Civil Defence volunteer in Shakarpur

Delhi: The building in Shakarpur was already made like that as there was gap already. No damage due to earthquake. It was a hoax call. Situation is under control. We checked building from top to bottom & there's no problem, says a Civil Defence volunteer in Shakarpur#earthquake pic.twitter.com/sbcU7cs7jv

— ANI (@ANI) March 21, 2023

Fact Check: No Building Collapse In Shakarpur Delhi: The building in Shakarpur was already made like that as there was a gap already. No damage due to the earthquake. It was a hoax call. Situation is under control. We checked the building from top to bottom & there's no problem, says a Civil Defence volunteer in Shakarpur

Delhi: The building in Shakarpur was already made like that as there was a gap already. No damage due to the earthquake. It was a hoax call. Situation is under control. We checked the building from top to bottom & there's no problem, says a Civil Defence volunteer in Shakarpur… https://t.co/Jy7eagZa6S pic.twitter.com/3sSMLU7GFa

— ANI (@ANI) March 21, 2023

Delhi: The building in Shakarpur was already made like that as there was a gap already. No damage due to the earthquake. It was a hoax call. Situation is under control. We checked the building from top to bottom and there's no problem, says a Civil Defence volunteer in Shakarpur

Delhi: The building in Shakarpur was already made like that as there was a gap already. No damage due to the earthquake. It was a hoax call. Situation is under control. We checked the building from top to bottom & there's no problem, says a Civil Defence volunteer in Shakarpur… https://t.co/Jy7eagZa6S pic.twitter.com/3sSMLU7GFa

— ANI (@ANI) March 21, 2023

Punjab: Locals Share Horrific Earthquake Experience "I was sleeping when I felt my bed shake violently. I ran outside. We could feel the tremors for a long time. With God's blessings, there was no loss," says a local in Amritsar. "I was sitting at this counter when I felt the tremors. Everyone was rushing outside," says another local.

Punjab: People rush out of their houses to open space as several parts of north India experiences strong tremors of earthquake. Visuals from Bathinda.

#WATCH | Punjab: People rush out of their houses to open space as several parts of north India experiences strong tremors of earthquake.

Visuals from Bathinda. pic.twitter.com/js44tjqnGc

— ANI (@ANI) March 21, 2023

Punjab: People gather in open spaces in Ludhiana as strong tremors of earthquake felt in parts of north India.

#WATCH | Punjab: People gather in open spaces in Ludhiana as strong tremors of earthquake felt in parts of north India. pic.twitter.com/hJRjMpQOeU

— ANI (@ANI) March 21, 2023

Update from Katra, J&K: Shubham, a guest house owner says, "Very strong tremors of earthquake were felt and all the devotees rushed out. With Maa Vaishno Devi's blessings, there was no loss of lives and they are returning to their hotels."

#WATCH | Katra, J&K: Shubham, a guest house owner says, "Very strong tremors of earthquake were felt and all the devotees rushed out. With Maa Vaishno Devi's blessings, there was no loss of lives and they are returning to their hotels." https://t.co/EPo3thLz8a pic.twitter.com/f4R2uNMn85

— ANI (@ANI) March 21, 2023

Earthquake of Magnitude: 6.6, Occurred on 21-03-2023, 22:17:27 IST, Lat: 36.09 & Long: 71.35, Depth: 156 Km ,Location: 133km SSE of Fayzabad, Afghanistan

Earthquake of Magnitude:6.6, Occurred on 21-03-2023, 22:17:27 IST, Lat: 36.09 & Long: 71.35, Depth: 156 Km ,Location: 133km SSE of Fayzabad, Afghanistan for more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/kFfVI7E1ux @ndmaindia @Indiametdept @moesgoi @PMOIndia pic.twitter.com/sJAUumYDiM

— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) March 21, 2023

Earthquake update from J&K People in Srinagar rush out of their houses as strong tremors of earthquake felt in several parts of north India.

#WATCH | J&K: People in Srinagar rush out of their houses as strong tremors of earthquake felt in several parts of north India. pic.twitter.com/7pXAU0I1WX

— ANI (@ANI) March 21, 2023

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 on the Richter Scale hit 133km SSE of Fayzabad, Afghanistan today at 10:17 pm IST: National Centre for Seismology

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 on the Richter Scale hit 133km SSE of Fayzabad, Afghanistan today at 10:17 pm IST: National Centre for Seismology pic.twitter.com/7Wt71qf0rf

— ANI (@ANI) March 21, 2023

Earthquake of Magnitude:6.6, Occurred on 21-03-2023, 22:17:27 IST, Lat: 36.09 & Long: 71.35, Depth: 156 Km ,Location: 133km SSE of Fayzabad, Afghanistan

Earthquake of Magnitude:6.6, Occurred on 21-03-2023, 22:17:27 IST, Lat: 36.09 & Long: 71.35, Depth: 156 Km ,Location: 133km SSE of Fayzabad, Afghanistan for more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/kFfVI7E1ux @ndmaindia @Indiametdept @moesgoi @PMOIndia pic.twitter.com/sJAUumYDiM

— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) March 21, 2023