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Magnitude 2.9 Earthquake Hits Faridabad, No Damage Reported

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Magnitude 2.9 Earthquake Hits Faridabad, No Damage Reported
Photo: A working seismograph is shown in a display about earthquakes during an emergency drill. An earthquake was reported 402 kms from Arunachal Pradesh on Friday evening. (REUTERS)

A magnitude 2.9 earthquake struck Faridabad, Haryana, at 6:33 pm on Thursday, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The quake originated at a depth of 5 km, with its epicentre located at latitude 28.386° N and longitude 77.258° E. No immediate reports of casualties or property damage were received.

Earlier in the week, a 3.1‑magnitude tremor jolted Kishtwar district in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday at 11:56 pm, also at a depth of 5 km. The epicentre was at latitude 33.292° N and longitude 75.892° E. As of the filing of this report, there were no reports of loss of life or damage in the Union Territory.

Frequently asked questions

What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck Faridabad?

It was a magnitude 2.9 earthquake.

At what depth did the Faridabad earthquake occur?

The quake originated at a depth of 5 km.

Were there any casualties or property damage reported from the Faridabad earthquake?

No immediate reports of casualties or property damage were received.

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