Earthquake Of Magnitude 5.9 Jolts Jammu And Kashmir, Tremors Felt Delhi-NCR A significant earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale struck Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, April 3, 2026, causing tremors that were felt across multiple regions including Delhi-NCR, Punjab, and other neighboring areas. The seismic event occurred at 9:46 pm local time, with the epicenter located near Darawan, at coordinates 36.52°N latitude and 71.01°E longitude. The earthquake’s depth was recorded at 175 kilometers, which is considered a moderate depth, potentially reducing the intensity of surface effects compared to shallower quakes. Residents in Jammu and Kashmir reported brief but noticeable ground shaking, with some describing a sudden jolt that lasted for several seconds. In Srinagar, chandeliers and fans were observed moving, prompting brief panic among locals. A resident from Delhi recounted the experience, stating, “When the earthquake struck, I was sitting in the room, and I felt the bed shaking, and when I looked up, the fan was shaking too. When I came out, I saw that the people around me were also scared…” This account was shared via social media, highlighting the widespread impact of the tremors. In Chandigarh, Baldev Chand, a resident living on the second floor of a flat, described the event as “a strong jolt that lasted for a few seconds.” According to a PTI report, the tremors caused temporary alarm but did not result in significant structural damage. Similarly, Ajay Kumar, who resides on the 11th floor of a residential society in Zirakpur, Punjab, noted, “The tremors lasted for a few seconds. We thought of rushing down but the tremors stopped soon.” These accounts underscore the localized nature of the shaking, with no major casualties or infrastructure collapse reported.#jammu_and_kashmir #punjab #delhi_ncr #indian_meteorological_department #daranwan
