Earthquake today

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region at around 9:50 pm on April 3, 2026. Tremors were felt across Delhi-NCR and several parts of North India, prompting residents to report noticeable shaking.

The epicenter of the quake was located in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province, at a depth of 150 km. Reports indicate that residents in high-rise buildings experienced shaking that lasted for a few seconds, with tremors felt in cities including Noida, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Poonch, Srinagar, and Udhampur.

Additionally, tremors were reported in several cities across Pakistan, including Islamabad and Peshawar. While the earthquake is categorized as moderate, it is capable of causing noticeable shaking across large distances.

So far, there have been no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Local residents shared their experiences, with one individual, Baldev Chand, stating, “I felt a strong jolt which lasted for a few seconds.” Another user from Delhi remarked, “The intensity of the tremors was so high that fans and beds in people’s homes began to shake.” Vaishali Poddar added, “I’ve never felt tremors this strong before.”

Afghanistan frequently experiences earthquakes due to its geographical position along the collision zone between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has noted that Afghanistan remains extremely vulnerable to natural disasters.

Details remain unconfirmed as authorities continue to assess the situation and gather information from affected areas.