Earthquake Shocks Delhi-NCR and Jammu-Kashmir, Magnitude 5.9 Recorded; Afghanistan as Epicenter A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 on the Richter scale was felt across Delhi-NCR and Jammu-Kashmir on Friday evening, April 3, 2026. The tremors, which originated in Afghanistan, struck around 9:42 PM local time, causing widespread alarm among residents. People in the capital and surrounding areas rushed outdoors, fearing structural damage, though no casualties or significant property loss were reported. The tremors were initially felt in Delhi-NCR, where the shaking prompted panic in residential neighborhoods and office buildings. Many individuals fled their homes, while others sought shelter in open spaces. Despite the intensity of the quake, authorities confirmed that there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage to infrastructure. A tweet from ANI, India’s state news agency, highlighted the event, stating, “Earthquake tremors felt in Delhi. Further details awaited.” The earthquake’s epicenter was located in Afghanistan, with the hypocenter approximately 175 kilometers deep. This depth, combined with the distance from populated areas, likely minimized the risk of severe damage. However, the tremors were strong enough to be felt in both Delhi-NCR and Jammu-Kashmir, with residents in the latter region also experiencing the shaking. In Jammu-Kashmir, the quake caused minor disruptions but no reported harm. Officials emphasized that the region’s infrastructure, though older, remained resilient to such events. The Indian Meteorological Department noted that the earthquake coincided with a period of fluctuating weather patterns in Delhi-NCR, where recent days had seen intermittent rainfall and hailstorms.#afghanistan #indian_meteorological_department #ani #delhincr #jammukashmir
