A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan on the night of April 3, 2026, sending tremors across Delhi-NCR and parts of North India. The quake’s epicenter was located in the Hindu Kush mountain range, about 150 km east of Kunduz, at a depth of 177 km.
Residents in Delhi-NCR felt the tremors and rushed out of their homes in panic. Fortunately, there are no immediate reports of casualties or damage in the region. This marks the second instance of tremors being felt in Delhi in 2026.
However, the earthquake had devastating effects in Afghanistan, where eight people were killed when a house collapsed in Kabul province, injuring a child as well. The tremors also affected parts of Pakistan, including Islamabad and Peshawar.
Afghanistan is known for its seismic activity, averaging 560 fatalities each year due to earthquakes. The recent quake is a reminder of the region’s vulnerability to natural disasters.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the full extent of the damage in Afghanistan, but the situation is being closely monitored by authorities.
