Last Updated on April 4, 2026 by Khabr Bite
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake rattled Afghanistan late on Friday night. Tremors were felt in vast parts of North India including Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Jammu & Kashmir, officials confirmed.
Early reports said that the earthquake took place at approximately 9:45 PM IST. The epicenter was in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan. It had a depth of nearly 150 kilometres which definitely allowed the seismic waves to migrate beyond the country’s borders and be felt quite extensively in northern India as well as the bordering parts of Pakistan.
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Panic Triggered by Earthquake in North India
People living in different cities reported buildings, ceiling fans, and furniture getting suddenly shaken. Rushing outside and seeking open spaces was a common reaction, especially among the residents of tall buildings in Delhi-NCR.
From their point of view, the earthquake was short but powerful. The trembling lasted only a few seconds. After the earthquake, social media sites got flooded with users posting about their experiences.
Source: news18.com
No Immediate Damage, Authorities on Alert
Disaster management and other teams ready to assist in case of emergency. Officials said as of now no loss of life or major damage has been reported in India.
The National Center for Seismology is keeping a close eye on the situation and if needed, they will make a public statement with more details.
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Reason Behind Tremors Being Felt So Widely
It is because of the very tectonically active area that earthquakes coming from the Hindu Kush region are often felt not only in the country of origin but also in the neighboring ones.
This place is actually along the border between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates which are colliding with each other. Due to the fact that this quake was at a great depth, its wave motion spread over a larger area. This is why even after hundreds of kilometers people felt the vibrations.
Afghanistan Lies in High Seismic Zone
Afghanistan is situated in one of the most earthquake-prone zones of the world and has experienced numerous strong earthquakes, especially in the Hindu Kush region, in recent years. The region’s mountainous topography and geological formations are major factors contributing to its high vulnerability to seismic movements.
The government of Afghanistan is in the process of finding out how the latest earthquake has affected the people and the situation. Details are not yet available.
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As the authorities watch over the area, there haven’t been any reports of aftershocks coming immediately after the earthquake.
The officials are expecting more updates, so there will be more news about the repercussions of the earthquake later on.
