New Delhi: A strong earthquake jolted the national capital and its neighbouring region across north India on Monday triggering panic among residents everywhere.

Strong tremors were felt in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.

According to reports, tremors were result of a strong earthquake measuring 7.5 on the Richter scale that rocked Pakistan’s northern areas including its capital Islamabad.

Strong tremors were also felt in Afghanistan, causing widespread panic there