Kashmir, India hit by 5.0 magnitude earthquake; tremors reportedly felt in New Delhi

Kate Perez, USA TODAY
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A 5.0 magnitude earthquake hit northern India on Tuesday, according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre.

Earthquake magnitude is measured on the Richter magnitude scale and can be between 0 and 10, with 10 measuring the most damage and destruction.

The earthquake reportedly struck near the eastern Kashmir region in the northwest section of the country. It was 10 kilometers, or 6.2 miles, in depth.

Tremors from the earthquake were felt in parts of northern India as well as New Delhi, the capital of the country, according to Reuters.

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There is no information released currently on injuries or deaths resulting from the earthquake.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: India, Kashmir earthquake: Tremors felt in New Delhi; magnitued 5.0