5.9 magnitude quake rattles Afghanistan, tremors felt across Delhi-NCR
5.9 magnitude quake rattles Afghanistan, tremors felt across Delhi-NCR
Earthquake in Afghanistan's Hindu Kush rattles Delhi-NCR and northern India as aftershocks are monitored; reports mention casualties near Kabul.
A quake around magnitude 5.9 struck the Hindu Kush region near Afghanistan's northern border, with tremors felt across Delhi-NCR and parts of northern India. The origin is reported to be near the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border, triggering shaking that residents could feel in several major cities. Some reports place the magnitude at 5.8, reflecting the varying assessments common in the immediate aftermath of such events.
Initial accounts from Kabul described casualties, including eight members of a refugee family who had recently returned from Iran. This sobering detail underscored the humanitarian stakes that can accompany seismic events in volatile regions.
In Delhi-NCR, residents shared clips of fans swaying and windows rattling as the ground shook. Local authorities said there were no immediate reports of injuries or major property damage, though some schools and offices in affected areas were briefly evacuated as a precaution.
Seismologists warned that aftershocks could follow in the hours ahead and urged residents to stay alert, secure outdoor items, and monitor official updates. The region’s long history of seismic activity in the Hindu Kush adds to the need for preparedness in neighboring areas.
The incident highlights the cross-border reach of earthquakes and the vulnerability of communities across the Hindu Kush corridor, with Delhi and other parts of northern India continuing to monitor the situation as authorities assess potential damage and aftershock risks.
