5.8 magnitude earthquake jolts Afghanistan, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR

Tremors were felt across Delhi-NCR after an earthquake of magnitude 5.8 struck Afghanistan on Saturday.

The National Center for Seismology said that quake was at a depth of 130km.

“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,” the National Center for Seismology posted on X.

According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), the earthquake struck in areas around the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border. No immediate reports of any damage have emerged.