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5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Tremors Felt in Delhi, Epicenter in Afghanistan

A significant earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale struck with its epicenter in Afghanistan, sending tremors felt across Delhi and Srinagar. The National Center for Seismology reported the quake occurred at a depth of approximately 150 kilometers, classifying it as a deep-focus earthquake. Residents in Delhi described feeling their beds shake and seeing fans and chandeliers sway during the event. Further details about potential damage or aftershocks are currently awaited from authorities.

Key Points: Delhi Feels 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake, Epicenter in Afghanistan

  • Magnitude 5.9 earthquake
  • Epicenter in Afghanistan, 150 km deep
  • Tremors felt in Delhi and Srinagar
  • Described as a deep-focus quake
  • Locals report shaking furniture and fear
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Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 strikes Delhi

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck with tremors felt in Delhi and Srinagar. The deep-focus quake's epicenter was in Afghanistan, 150 km deep.

"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. - Local Resident"

New Delhi, April 3

An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck in Delhi on Friday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology said.

The tremors occurred at a depth of 146km and the epicenter of Afghanistan.

In a post on X, the NCS wrote, "EQ of M: 5.9, On: 03/04/2026 21:42:57 IST, Lat: 36.398 N, Long: 70.878 E, Depth: 150 Km, Location: Afghanistan."

Speaking to ANI about the tremors, a local said, "The earthquake occurred 15 minutes ago. I was cooking when I felt it... I live on the fifth floor, and while I was coming down, the earthquake had stopped by then..."

Another person told ANI that she felt the bed shaking when the earthquake struck in the national capital.

"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," she added.

The quake was also felt in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar as chandeliers and fans were seen moving.

Earthquakes can occur anywhere between the Earth's surface and about 700 kilometres below the surface. For scientific purposes, this earthquake depth range of 0 - 700 km is divided into three zones: shallow, intermediate, and deep, as per USGS data.

Shallow earthquakes are between 0 and 70 km deep; intermediate earthquakes, 70 - 300 km deep; and deep earthquakes, 300 - 700 km deep. In general, the term "deep-focus earthquakes" is applied to earthquakes deeper than 70 km, the USGS states.

Further details are awaited.

- ANI

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Priya S
Was on the 12th floor in Gurgaon. The chandelier started swinging violently. It's a scary reminder that Delhi sits in a seismic zone. I think the government should run more public awareness campaigns on what to do during an earthquake.
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Rohit P
Epicenter in Afghanistan, felt all the way here. Nature doesn't care about borders. Hope our Afghan brothers are safe too. The article is informative, but I wish it had more details on whether there were any aftershocks expected.
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Sarah B
My first earthquake experience in Delhi! I just moved here from Canada. It was surreal feeling the ground move. Everyone in my apartment complex came out. People were very calm and checking on each other, which was nice to see.
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Vikram M
The rapid reporting by NCS on X is commendable. Instant information really helps curb panic. However, I do feel our disaster response drills in schools and offices are still not up to the mark. We practice fire drills, but rarely for earthquakes.
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Kavya N
Didn't feel a thing in South Delhi! My family in Jammu called me worried. It's strange how tremors can be so localized. Makes you think about the geology underneath us. Time to revisit that emergency kit under the stairs.
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