Afghanistan earthquake: As it happened

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit Afghanistan's Hindukush region on Monday afternoon.

The Indian Metrological Department (IMD) has put the quake magnitude at 6.2. As per the IMD, the quake's epicentre was in Hindukush region of Afghanistan at a depth of 210 kilometres. The quake's Latitude was 36.5°N and Longitude 71.3°E.

Here are the live updates:

10 August 2015

18:08 PM

Afghanistan is frequently hit by earthquakes, especially in the Hindu Kush mountain range, which lies near the junction of the Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates.

16:37 PM

In Srinagar, people fled their homes and offices in panic. Some of them began to pray as the tremors shook buildings. Worried people called up their relatives and asked for their well being.

16:27 PM

"That was a hell of a tremor. Hope everyone is safe & well," tweeted former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah, minutes after the tremors.

16:14 PM

Earthquake shook buildings in New Delhi, reports Reuters.

16:03 PM

So far, there are no reports of any loss of lives or damage to property.

16:01 PM

The Indian Metrological Department (IMD) has put the quake magnitude at 6.2.

As per the IMD, the quake's epicentre was in Hindukush region of Afghanistan at a depth of 210 kilometres. The quake's Latitude was 36.5°N and Longitude 71.3°E.

15:57 PM

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has updated information on its website as regards the quake that hit Afghanistan.

As per the USGS, the 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck at 3:35 pm. It was epicentred 34 kilometres west-southwest of Ashkasham in Afghanistan, or 287 kilometres northeast of capital Kabul at a depth of 223.1 kilometres.

15:51 PM

As per TV reports, a 6.1-magnitude quake hit northern Afghanistan border. Tremors were felt as far as Lahore, Islamabad, Srinagar and New Delhi.

15:47 PM

Reports say a heavy tremor has just hit Islamabad and adjoining areas.

15:46 PM

Earthquake hits Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir. Tremors were also felt in Delhi-NCR.