Pics: 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Uttarakhand, Tremors Felt In Delhi
Updated: February 06, 2017 23:11 IST
An earthquake of 5.8 magnitude hit Uttarkhand on Monday night. Big tremors were felt in national capital Delhi and neighboring Gurgaon, Punjab and other parts of north India.
The earthquake struck at 10.33 pm and had its epicentre in Ukimath in Rudraprayag.
Scientists said the earthquake was shallow, with a depth of just 7 km.
The National Disaster Response Force or NDRF has been put on high alert.
The Ministry of Home Affairs have sought a detailed report on the earthquake.
