Earthquake Earthquake 5.8 Strike Felt in Afghanistan, Delhi-NCR, Jammu and Kashmir

Earthquake Earthquake 5.8 Strike Felt in Afghanistan, Delhi-NCR, Jammu and Kashmir

 

There was no immediate report of damage or injuries after an earthquake, tremors were felt in Afghanistan and Delhi-NCR and Jammu and Kashmir.

New Delhi:

A powerful earthquake measured by a powerful earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale on Saturday afternoon at 12:17 pm on Saturday afternoon, reported by the National Center for Sisamology (NCS).

The earthquake sub -center was located at 36.10 degrees north latitude and 71.20 degrees pre -longitude, with a depth of 130 km.

The tremors from the earthquake were felt in many northern regions of India, including Jammu and Kashmir and Delhi-NCR regions.

While no reports of losses or injuries have been found immediately, the authorities are keeping a close watch on the situation.

The NCS confirmed the seismic activity through a post on the social media platform X.

"EQ of M: 5.8, on: 19/04/2025 12:17:53 IST, Lat: 36.10 n, long: 71.20 e, depth: 130 km, location: Afghanistan," NCS said in a post on X.

This phenomenon follows a similar shock that occurred in the first week. On Wednesday, an earthquake of 5.6 magnitude was recorded in Afghanistan, with a sub -center about 164 km east of Baglan.

The European-Mediterranean Sismological Center (EMSC) initially described the earthquake as 6.4 in magnitude, but later modified in 5.6.

In a related development, the installment area of ​​Jammu and Kashmir experienced a mild earthquake measuring 2.4 on the Richter scale around 5:14 am on Wednesday.

The shallow depth of 5 kilometers shown.

The United Nations Office highlights the coordination of human affairs (UNOCHA) that Afghanistan is susceptible to natural threats such as earthquakes, landslides and seasonal floods.

The tremor occurred at a shallow depth of 5 kilometres.

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) highlights that Afghanistan is extremely susceptible to natural hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, and seasonal floods.

UNOCHA also pointed out that the frequent seismic activity in the region severely impacts already fragile communities, which have endured years of conflict and underdevelopment.

These conditions have significantly weakened their capacity to handle multiple crises at once. According to the Red Cross, Afghanistan has a long history of experiencing powerful earthquakes, especially in the Hindu Kush region, which is known for its intense geological activity and frequent tremors.

The country lies along several major fault lines where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. One of these fault lines passes directly through Herat, increasing the area's risk of seismic events.

An earthquake hit Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district in the early hours of Thursday, officials said. There were no reports of any loss of life or damage to property, they said.

The earthquake, with its epicentre near Kishtwar and a magnitude of 3.1, occurred at 1.36 am on Monday, the National Centre for Seismology said.

The depth of the earthquake was 10 km below the surface at latitude, 33.17 degrees north and longitude 75.87 degrees east, it said.