Delhi-NCR Earthquake: 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Faizabad, Afghanistan

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Delhi & neighbors jolted by 6.2-magnitude earthquake! Tremors felt across parts of Pakistan, Afghanistan & Tajikistan. Though low-intensity, office workers in Islamabad fled amid shaking objects. Epicenter in Faizabad, Afghanistan, prone to quakes due to plate tectonics. No immediate casualties reported, but caution urged as aftershocks possible. Mother Nature's reminder of earthquake threat in the region.

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00:00 A tremor of terror shook Delhi and its neighbourhood this afternoon.

00:09 Buildings in the National Capital Region, including Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad and

00:13 Gurgaon, swayed under the low-intensity earthquake.

00:17 But its 6.2 magnitude on the Richter scale belied its official classification.

00:23 Across the border, echoes of the quake rattled Islamabad, sending office workers fleeing

00:28 in panic.

00:30 Tremors spread even further, reaching parts of Pakistan, Afghanistan and Tajikistan.

00:35 The news outlets pinpointed the epicentre in Faizabad, Afghanistan, a seismologically

00:40 active region nestled in the Hindukush mountains.

00:44 The vulnerability arises from a geological tug-of-war, the Indian Plate pushing north

00:48 against the Eurasian Plate, while the Iranian Block grinds against both.

00:53 This constant dance generates immense pressure, erupting in frequent tremors and occasional

00:58 earthquakes like today's.

01:00 The mountainous terrain amplifies these tremors, transforming even moderate into potentially

01:04 devastating events.

01:06 Thankfully, initial reports currently indicate that there are no casualties or major damage.

01:10 However, the full picture is still emerging, and authorities advise caution, as aftershocks

01:15 remain a possibility.

01:17 This event shines a spotlight on the constant threat earthquake poses to the region, a stark

01:21 reminder for the power of nature and importance of preparedness.

01:25 Stay cautious and stay vigilant as more aftershocks may occur very soon.

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