An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 struck northwestern Argentina on Wednesday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
The quake, which was at a preliminary depth of 209 kilometers (130 miles), struck the northwestern province of Jujuy at 1 p.m. local time around 147 kms (91 miles) from San Salvador de Jujuy, the provincial capital.
It was also felt in northern Chile, according to local media.
Jujuy residents were alerted to the quake on their mobile phones, according to reports on social media.
Argentina’s National Seismic Prevention Institute said the quake was strong enough to make “hanging objects swing” in affected areas.
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake has been reported 61 km from Eshkashem, Tajikistan at 10.17 pm on Tuesday. Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Afghanistan were affected by the quake, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
The USGS said the epicentre of the earthquake was 40 kilometers (25 miles) south-southeast of the Afghan town of Jurm, near the borders with Pakistan and Tajikistan.
According to the National Center for Seismology, "an earthquake of Magnitude 6.6, occurred at 10.17 pm 133 km SSE of Fayzabad, Afghanistan."
Tremors were also felt in Delhi and parts of north India, reports said.
The earthquake created an atmosphere of panic in Delhi NCR. Many people ran out of their houses in panic. Natural calamities make us realize how human beings and Science are helpless before nature, said Naveen Shrivastava, a resident of Burari.
The people of Indirapuram felt such an earthquake for the first time! said Sitaram Garg.
“I was having dinner when I felt sudden tremors, first I didn’t believe it was an earthquake but later when I heard a commotion outside. I along with my parents rushed outside our house,” said 26-year-old Akshay Yadav, a resident of Yamuna Vihar.
He further added that he never felt such a strong earthquake.
There were reports quoting Delhi Fire Services that they have received a call about the tilting of a building in the Shakarpur area. However, a Civil Defence volunteer told The New Indian Express, "The building in Shakarpur was already made like that as there was gap already. No damage due to the earthquake. It was a hoax call. The situation is under control. We checked the building from top to bottom & there's no problem."
One of the residents of Saba Apartment, Sector 34 Noida, Javed Siraj who lives on the fourth floor said, "It was a terrible experience for the ones who are living in high-rise buildings. Apparently, everyone got nervous and came rushing down into the open area. Lifts were all full and some youngsters even risked taking the stairs to come down."
Wishing for the well-being of the citizens, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted, “ Strong tremors of the earthquake were felt across Delhi NCR. I Hope you all are safe."
Recently, In a Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) meeting, It was decided that to deal with circumstances like the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, Delhi must establish a State Disaster Relief Force (SDRF).
A resident in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar district said he felt three tremors back to back.
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