5.8-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Afghanistan, Tremors Felt in North India

April 19, 2025
5.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Afghanistan border; tremors felt in Delhi-NCR, Kashmir

A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region on Saturday afternoon, causing tremors to be felt across northern India.

According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake occurred at 12:17 PM IST at a depth of 86 kilometers.

Residents in parts of northern India, including Kashmir and Delhi-NCR, reported feeling mild to moderate tremors, sparking panic in some areas.

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