An Earthquake of 5.7 intensity on the Richter scale today hit parts of Northern India exactly two minutes past five in the evening. Tremor was also felt in New Delhi and adjoining Noida, Ghaziabad and Gurgaon.

However, no report of any damage was reported from the affected areas. According to Met department, the epicentre of this quake was on Indo-Nepal border. The earthquake lasted about 30 seconds.