Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:40am on 04 Apr 2026,Saturday Weather & Environment
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region on April 3, sending noticeable tremors across Delhi-NCR and parts of north India. The quake occurred at a depth of around 150 km, reducing the intensity of surface damage despite its strength. Residents in Delhi, Noida, and nearby areas reported shaking buildings, moving fans, and panic, with many rushing outdoors. Authorities confirmed the epicentre in Afghanistan, a seismically active zone due to tectonic plate interactions. While tremors were widely felt, there were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage in India, though monitoring continues. (PC: AFP)
