One man lost his life and several others were injured after 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan on Wednesday afternoon, reported Pakistan media.

Mild tremors were felt in the Delhi-NCR and most part of north India after a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan on Wednesday afternoon.

Tremors were felt in Delhi and NCR at around 8.45 p.m. on Wednesday that lasted for a few seconds following a moderate earthquake in Uttarakhand.

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.3 struck Japan's northernmost Hokkaido prefecture at 11:45 p.m. local time, Japan Meteorological Agency said on Saturday.

No major damage to property or loss of life was reported from the earthquake that jolted Uttarakhand late on Monday, state government officials said on Tuesday.

An earthquake of 'light' intensity hit Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district on Saturday, triggering panic among the people. No loss of life or damage to property was reported.