A 5.1-magnitude earthquake has struck northern India on Wednesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The quake struck about 34 kilometers (21 miles) northwest of Pipalkoti, the USGS said.
#Earthquake hits Uttarakhand, epicentre #Rudraprayag, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR too https://t.co/lsifqOIykG@sharmanihi reports pic.twitter.com/vtGuhqTNCJ
— Hindustan Times (@htTweets) December 6, 2017
It had a depth of about 6 miles.
According to Indian broadcaster NDTV, the quake was felt in Delhi and the National Capital Region.
The quake was a 5.5 on the Richter scale but was downgraded to a 5.1, the USGS said.
There have been no reports of damage or injuries.
Why #Earthquake In #Delhi NCR? Why Not In Gujarat? What's The Deal With Earthquake Modiji?
— Arvind Kejriwal (@TroluKejri) December 6, 2017
I heard about the earthquake in Delhi. Hope things are ok in NCR.
— Nikhil Sharma (@emNikhil) December 6, 2017
#earthquake Did you feel it #Delhi?
— Mohit Yadav,IFS (@mohitfreedom) December 6, 2017
Earthquake epicenter in Chamoli in UKD !! Hope all safe.. It was strong one
— Navroop Singh (@s_navroop) December 6, 2017
It's earthquake ?
Delhi— निमकी मुखिया™ ?? (@NimkiJi) December 6, 2017
Bed shakes
Immediately check twitter.
Oh thank god there is nothing under my bad.
— Lt. G (@Shash_e_kant) December 6, 2017
Was it earthquake
— ASHUTOSH MISHRA (@ashu3page) December 6, 2017
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