The MHA is closely monitoring the situation in earthquake hit Uttarakhand and other north Indian states where the tremors have been felt. — HMO India (@HMOIndia) February 6, 2017The NDRF teams have been rushed from Ghaziabad to Uttarakhand to conduct rescue and relief operations, if the situation arises. — HMO India (@HMOIndia) February 6, 2017NEW DELHI: An earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter struck Uttarakhand late on Monday night. The quake caused tremors that were felt across northern India. The quake brought people out of their homes across Uttarakhand, as well as other cities across northern India.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) located the epicentre in the mountain state's Rudraprayag District.

Source: Times of India February 06, 2017 17:10 UTC