M6.8 quake hits northern India, no damage
Updated: 2011-09-18 21:59
(Xinhua)
|
|||||||||||
NEW DELHI - A magnitude 6.8 earthquake hit northern India on Sunday, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage to buildings.
The US Geological Survey said on its website the quake was centered 64 km (40 miles) north west of Gangtok, in Sikkim. It was 10 km (6.2 miles) deep. (Reporting by Paul de Bendern; Editing by Daniel Magnowski)
Hot Topics
Libya conflict, Gaddafi, Oil spill, Palace Museum scandal, Inflation, Japan's new PM, Trapped miners, Mooncake tax, Weekly photos, Hurricane Irene
Editor's Picks
A girl's dream |
10 killed in NW China's rain-triggered landslide |
Stars gather for Emmy Awards |
Libyans fail to agree on new government |
Argentina reaches Davis Cup final |
Nadal blitzes Tsonga to put Spain in final |