A massive earthquake, measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale was felt in Srinagar and other parts of North India at around 2.45 pm on Monday.
The quake had its epicentre in the Hindukush region of Afghanistan, said a statement from the government.
The quake was 196 km (120 miles) deep and centred 82 km southeast of Feyzabad in a remote area of Afghanistan in the Hindukush mountain range, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
Metro rail services in Delhi have been suspended for the time being as a precaution.
Former J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah tweeted saying the electricity had been cut off in Srinagar after the tremors. "Electricity cutoff with the tremors in Srinagar. Praying it hasn't caused loss of life or too much damage anywhere.
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