A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region today, with tremors felt across Delhi-NCR and parts of North India.
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region today at around 9:50 pm, sending tremors across Delhi-NCR and several parts of North India.
Residents in high-rise buildings reported shaking that lasted for a few seconds, with tremors felt in cities including Noida, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Poonch, Srinagar, and Udhampur.
The epicenter of the quake was located in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province, at a depth of 150 km. Tremors were also reported in several cities across Pakistan, including Islamabad and Peshawar.
Despite the earthquake being categorized as moderate, it is capable of causing noticeable shaking across large distances. So far, there have been no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
Witnesses described the intensity of the tremors, with one resident, Baldev Chand, stating, “I felt a strong jolt which lasted for a few seconds.” Another user from Delhi noted, “The intensity of the tremors was so high that fans and beds in people’s homes began to shake.” Vaishali Poddar remarked, “I’ve never felt tremors this strong before.”
Afghanistan frequently experiences earthquakes due to its geographical location along the collision zone between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has highlighted that Afghanistan remains extremely vulnerable to natural disasters.
As the situation develops, officials are monitoring the aftermath of the quake closely. Details remain unconfirmed regarding the full impact of the tremors across the affected regions.
