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5.9 magnitude quake in Afghanistan shakes north India

A 5.9 earthquake centered in Afghanistan on April 3, 2026 produced light tremors across parts of north India; agencies report differing depth and time readings but no immediate damage.

Apr 3rd 2026 · Afghanistan

Insights

  • Epicentre located in Afghanistan at 36.398 N, 70.878 E with reported magnitude 5.9.
  • India’s National Centre for Seismology reported a depth of 150 km and tremors around 9:45 p.m. felt in Delhi NCR, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Haryana.
  • Pakistan’s NSMC recorded the quake at 9:13 p.m. and reported a depth of 190 km.
  • Tremors lasted a few seconds and there were no immediate reports of damage.

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