Earthquake of 5.8 magnitude hits Afghanistan border, tremors felt in Kashmir, Delhi-NCR

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region on Saturday afternoon, triggering tremors that were felt across parts of northern India, including Kashmir and Delhi-NCR.

According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake occurred at 12:17 PM IST at a depth of 86 km beneath the surface. The epicentre was located in the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border area, a region prone to seismic activity due to tectonic movements.

Mild to moderate tremors were felt in the Kashmir Valley and Delhi-NCR, prompting panic



among residents. A video from Kashmir showed people rushing out of a building moments after the ground began to shake.

There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage from either side of the border.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 struck the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan early Wednesday morning, with tremors also felt in several parts of India, including Delhi-NCR, as reported by NCS.

The quake, which occurred at a depth of 75 km, is strong enough to potentially cause significant damage near the epicentre.