Tajikistan: Magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurs in southern Tajikistan, Pakistan, Punjab, Delhi, Jammu, Kashmir at around 0001 Jan. 25.
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred in southern Tajikistan at 0001 Jan. 25. The epicenter was about 36 km (22 miles) south of Khorog, Tajikistan. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 108 km (67 miles), and light shaking was probably felt throughout northeastern Afghanistan, southern Tajikistan, northern Pakistan, Punjab, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, and perhaps other parts of northern India.
People out on streets in Srinagar after massive jolts felt in kashmir valley, Jammu, parts of Delhi and Punjab.
Epicenter: Tajikistan-Xinjiang Border Region
Time: 10:32 PM IST pic.twitter.com/cKVYHMyoM6
— The Kashmiriyat (@TheKashmiriyat) February 12, 2021
There have been no instant reports of damage or casualties. It would take a few hours to assess any significant damage, especially in remote areas.
It is anticipated that light aftershocks can occur over the coming days. Officials may temporarily shut down transportation infrastructure in the tremor zone to check for damage.
It is advisable to plan accordingly for aftershocks and vacate multistory buildings. Avoid air and road travel, to prevent encountering aftershocks. Always check up updated information on road conditions before driving in hilly areas in the affected region due to the threat of landslides.