Delhi and several parts of north India felt tremors on Friday night after a strong earthquake struck Afghanistan. The sudden shaking led to brief moments of panic, with some residents stepping out of their homes and workplaces as a precaution.
According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), the earthquake measured up to 5.9 in magnitude. The epicentre was located in the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region, within the seismically active Hindu Kush area. The quake occurred at a considerable depth of around 177 km, a factor that allows seismic waves to travel longer distances. This explains why tremors were experienced across northern parts of India despite the epicentre being far away.
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Tremors reported from multiple cities
Residents in Delhi-NCR, Noida, Chandigarh, and Ludhiana reported feeling mild tremors. Similar experiences were shared from parts of Jammu and Kashmir, including Srinagar, Poonch, and Udhampur. The tremors were recorded at around 9.50 pm.
There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties from any of the affected areas.
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Separate low-intensity quake recorded in Tibet
In a related development, the National Center for Seismology recorded another earthquake of magnitude 3.8 in Tibet. This quake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km.
Authorities are continuing to monitor the situation. Further details from Afghanistan and surrounding regions are awaited.
