Earthquake Today: 5.9 Magnitude Tremors Felt Across Delhi-NCR and North India
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region today at around 9:50 pm, sending tremors felt across Delhi-NCR and several parts of North India. The epicenter of the quake was located in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province, at a depth of 150 km.
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. Reports from Pakistan indicate that tremors were also felt in Islamabad and Peshawar.
Baldev Chand, a local resident, described the experience, saying, “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 expressed her surprise, stating, “I’ve never felt tremors this strong before.”
So far, there have been no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The earthquake is categorized as moderate but is capable of causing noticeable shaking across large distances, which explains the widespread reports of tremors.
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.
As communities across Delhi-NCR and North India assess the situation, local authorities are on alert to respond to any potential emergencies. Details remain unconfirmed regarding the full impact of the quake, but residents are urged to stay vigilant.
