11 dead as powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake jolts Pakistan, Afghanistan

Islamabad: A strong 6.8 magnitude earthquake with the epicentre in Afghanistan shook Pakistan, killing at least nine people in the country and injuring over 160 others, authorities said on Wednesday.

Two persons were also killed in Afghanistan, the Associated Press



reported.

The earthquake's epicentre was Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region, while its depth was 180 kilometres, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department. Tremors were also felt in many parts of north India, including the Delhi-National Capital Region.