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Landslides in Sikkim
The high-intensity also triggered landslides in various parts of Sikkim. A series of minor landslides have been reported from various places in the State, but there was no report of any loss of life so far. Read more
Tremors felt in Kolkata
One person was reported dead in north Bengal, while strong tremors were felt in Kolkata and its suburbs on Saturday as a high intensity earthquake measuring 7.9 on Richter Scale with its epicentre in Nepal, rocked many parts of north and east India. Read more
Tremors felt in Chennai
Tremors were felt in some parts of Chennai city and the neighbouring union territory of Puducherry. In Chennai, tremors were felt in Kodambakkam and Guindy areas. “I felt slight tremors around noon,” S.Bhuvaneswari, a private sector employee in Guindly locality, told IANS. According to reports, some residents in Puducherry also felt the tremors.
Tremors in north India
Tremors were felt across eastern and northern parts of India, said J.L. Gautam, Head (Operations), Seismology, at the Indian Meteorological Department.
“Earthquake of magnitude 7.5 occurred today at 11.41 a.m. between latitude 28.1 North and Longitude 84.6 East. The epicentre was located in Nepal,” an IMD statement said.
The tremors, which were felt in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab, lasted for a minute, triggering panic and forcing people to rush out of their houses and offices.
Two persons were injured in the high intensity earthquake in different parts of Bihar, prompting Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to cut short his visit to New Delhi.
There were no immediate reports of loss of life or damage to property in Delhi. Read more
Officials said Metro train services in Delhi were also affected due to the earthquake.
The quake was 31 km deep. Aftershocks were felt in Delhi and parts of northern India. "We are working to reach out to those affected, both at home and in Nepal," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the quake. He has called high-level meeting at 3 p.m. to discuss situation emerging due to earthquake.