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1st LD Writethru: Strong quake hits in Indian capital

Xinhua, December 7, 2015 Adjust font size:

A strong earthquake hit the Indian capital and several parts of northern India on Monday, a senior disaster management official said.

However, there have been no reports of casualties or major damage to properties, he said on condition of anonymity.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the epicentre of the 7.2-magnitude quake was in Murghob in Tajikistan.

"Tremors were felt in Delhi and parts of the northern states of Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Indian-controlled Kashmir," the official said.

Local TV channels showed people rushing out of their homes and offices in the Indian capital as tremors shook buildings for some 10 seconds.

The disaster management teams have been kept on standby for any kind of incident, the official said. Endit