Earthquake of 5.6 Magnitude in Nepal, felt in parts of Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida

A moderate intensity earthquake of magnitude 5.7 on the Richter scale hit Nepal on 9 November 2022.

The epicentre of the earthquake was located near the town of Kalukheti in Nepal, about 448 km from the capital Kathmandu.

The earthquake was felt in parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR).

There were no immediate reports of any damage or casualties.

What to do after an earthquake?

Expect aftershocks hours, days, or weeks after the main quake.

Aftershocks can cause building damage and falling debris that could injure you.

Avoid open flames in damaged buildings.

Earthquakes can damage gas lines, so don’t use lighters or matches.

If you live near the coast, stay away from the beach.

Earthquakes can cause dangerous tsunamis and flooding.

Drive carefully and plan alternative routes.

Structural damage and traffic light outages may make it difficult to get to your destination.