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Sunday, September 18, 2011

6.8 earthquake in Sikkim; tremors felt across east, north India


6.8 earthquake in Sikkim; tremors felt across east, north India




An earthquake with an intensity of 6.8 on the Richter Scale today jolted the northern and eastern parts of the country.

The India Meteorological Department ( IMD) said in Delhi that the quake occurred at 6.10 pm with its epicentre near Sikkim-Nepal border.

The quake was also felt in certain parts of the national capital

The tremor was also felt in various parts of Bihar, a Patna report said. As buildings shook, people rushed out of their houses and took refuge in open places.
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