A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region today at approximately 9:50 pm. Tremors were felt across the Delhi-NCR area and several parts of North India, including cities such as Noida, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Poonch, Srinagar, and Udhampur.
Residents in high-rise buildings reported shaking that lasted for a few seconds. Baldev Chand, a local resident, 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.”
The earthquake’s epicenter was located in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province, at a depth of 150 km. Despite the moderate magnitude, the quake is capable of causing noticeable shaking across large distances, which explains the widespread reports of tremors.
Tremors were also felt in several cities across Pakistan, including Islamabad and Peshawar. So far, there have been no immediate reports of damage or casualties from the affected areas.
Afghanistan frequently experiences earthquakes due to its geographical position 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.
Vaishali Poddar, another resident, remarked, “I’ve never felt tremors this strong before,” underscoring the intensity of the event. As the situation develops, officials are monitoring the aftermath and assessing any potential impacts.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the full extent of the earthquake’s effects, but initial reactions indicate a heightened awareness of seismic activity in the region.
