New Delhi. According to People's Daily, China at least 29 killed so far in the M7.5 #earthquake hits northeastern #Afghanistan on Monday
A massive earthquake Monday jolted northern India, including the national capital and its adjoining areas.
"The quake, measuring 7.5 on the Richter Scale, had its epicenter in the Hindu Kush mountains of Afghanistan. Strong tremors were felt in the Indian capital and its adjoining areas for nearly one minute," a senior official said, on condition of anonymity.
However, there have been no reports of any immediate casualty or damage to properties, the official said, adding senior disaster officials have rushed to various areas.
Local TV channels showed footage of people rushing out of their homes and offices as soon as tremors hit the Indian capital.
According to Xinhua News Agency, A 7.8-magnitude earthquake, at a depth of 210 km, hit the Hindu Kush mountains of Afghanistan at 5:09:32 p.m. Beijing Time on Monday, said the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).
The epicenter was monitored at 36.5 degrees north latitude and 70.8 degrees east longitude, according to the CENC.

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