Almost exactly six months after the Nepal earthquake that killed nearly 10,000 people, an earthquake of similar magnitude hit north-west Afghanistan today, tremors of which were felt through most of north India, including New Delhi. Today’s earthquake, measured 7.5 on the Richter scale, had its epicentre at a place about 50 km southwest of the city of Jarm near Afghanistan’s border with Tajikistan. The place is about 254 km north-east of Kabul. The earthquake originated about 210 km below the earth’s surface. Powerful tremors of the quake were felt in the entire northern India for several seconds, bringing back the memories of the April 25 earthquake of Nepal that was measured at 7.8 on the Richter scale. The Nepal earthquake originated around 10 km below the earth’s surface. - See more at: http://indianexpress.com/article/explained/why-todays-earthquake-1200-km-away-was-felt-in-delhi/#sthash.c4Vxk6ks.dpuf Indian Express, The Indian Express Newspaper, The Indian Express, Indian express news, indian express editorial Today's Indian Express newspaper offers a comprehensive package of news, including Indian Express editorial analysis and Indian Express analysis today. This well-respected publication covers a wide range of topics in its India Express editorial and Indian Express news sections. Stay informed with the Indian Express newspaper today.