Tremors were felt across Delhi and parts of north India after a strong earthquake struck Afghanistan, sending brief waves of panic among residents.
According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), an earthquake of upto 5.9 magnitude hit the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region and the Hindu Kush area on Friday.
The quake occurred at a significant depth, with estimates ranging up to around 177 km, which often allows seismic waves to travel farther distances, which explains why tremors were felt across northern India.
Residents in Delhi-NCR and nearby regions reported feeling mild shaking, with some stepping out of homes and offices as a precaution.
Mild earthquake tremors were experienced across other parts of north India as well, from Kashmir to Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh.
The shaking, which was felt at around 9:46 pm, lasted only a few seconds.
