Earthquake shakes Afghan capital, Kabul

An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 shook the Afghan capital, Kabul with the effect felt as far as Delhi, the Indian capital.

Though there were no immediate report of any damage or casualties, the quake was felt in neighbouring Pakistan, struck 270 km (167 miles) northeast of Kabul in the Hindu Kush Mountains, at 180 km.

The quake was also felt in the Delhi-NCR region as well as the Kashmir Valley at around 12:40 pm. Also, tremors were felt in several parts of north India.