Tremors felt in Delhi, parts of North India as earthquake jolts Afghanistan| India News
Afghanistan Quake Sends Tremors Across Delhi And Northern India Omni 360 News Key Takeaways
A powerful earthquake originating in Afghanistan sent significant tremors rippling across Delhi and various parts of northern India early Friday morning, prompting widespread panic among residents. The seismic event, striking at approximately 5:02 AM, jolted people awake and led many to rush out of their homes and high-rise buildings, seeking safety in open spaces.
The earthquake, measured at a magnitude of 6.2, had its epicenter located about 244 kilometers northeast of Kabul, Afghanistan. Its considerable depth of 169 kilometers played a crucial role in how far its seismic waves travelled, allowing the vibrations to be felt hundreds of kilometers away in the Indian subcontinent.
Across the National Capital Region, residents reported prolonged shaking, with many witnessing furniture swaying and household items rattling. Reports from local communities indicated similar experiences in cities like Noida, Gurugram, and other areas of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Uttarakhand. Social media platforms quickly became a hub for firsthand accounts, with individuals sharing their experiences of the sudden jolt and the ensuing alarm. While no immediate damage or injuries were reported from India, the incident served as a stark reminder of the region’s seismic vulnerability.
Such distant tremors are a consequence of the ongoing collision between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. When an earthquake occurs at a significant depth, the energy released can travel efficiently through the Earth’s crust over vast distances, manifesting as noticeable tremors in faraway regions. Authorities across the affected Indian states advised calm and reiterated standard earthquake safety protocols: drop, cover, and hold on.
Omni 360 News continues to monitor regional seismic activity and its implications for public safety.
Key Takeaways
- An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 struck Afghanistan.
- Tremors were widely felt across Delhi and northern Indian states.
- The quake’s deep origin (169 km) allowed seismic waves to travel far.
- Residents reported panic and evacuated buildings, though no damage was reported in India.
- The event highlights the region’s vulnerability to distant seismic activity due to plate tectonics.
