A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region at around 9:50 pm today, sending tremors across Delhi-NCR and several parts of North India.
Residents in high-rise buildings reported shaking lasting a few seconds, with notable tremors felt in cities including Noida, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Poonch, Srinagar, and Udhampur. Reports also indicated that tremors were felt in various cities across Pakistan, including Islamabad and Peshawar.
The earthquake’s epicenter was located in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province, occurring at a depth of 150 km. While categorized as moderate, the earthquake is capable of causing noticeable shaking across large distances.
Baldev Chand, a resident of Delhi, described the experience, 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 added, “I’ve never felt tremors this strong before.”
So far, there have been no immediate reports of damage or casualties. However, the situation remains fluid as authorities assess the impact of the quake.
Afghanistan frequently experiences earthquakes due to its 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.
Details remain unconfirmed as officials continue to monitor the situation and gather information from affected areas.
