A 6.6-magnitude earthquake slammed the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan on 21-03-2023 night, sending strong vibrations to regions of north India, including Delhi-NCR. Around 10.20 p.m., a massive earthquake that shook northern India prompted terrified citizens to flee their homes. Haryana, Punjab, and Rajasthan all experienced severe tremors. No fatalities or property damage were reported right away.
Countries Hit by an Earthquakes
According to estimates, the earthquake’s epicentre is 90 kilometres from Kalafgan in Afghanistan. The 6.8 magnitude earthquake reportedly struck Turkmenistan, India, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, China, Afghanistan, and Kyrgyzstan, among other nations.
Why Delhi region and North India experience frequent earthquake activity?
As we know that the Indo-Australian plate is colliding with the Eurasian plate. The Hind Khush region of Afghanistan experiences a lot of seismic activity. North India is likewise not far from this area. This explains why the Delhi region and North India experience relatively frequent earthquake activity.
