A 5.9 magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan sent tremors across north India, shaking cities like Delhi, Punjab and Haryana, prompting residents to share their experiences online.
Key Points
- A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck north India, with tremors felt in Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Haryana.
- The earthquake's epicentre was located in Afghanistan at a depth of 150 km, according to the National Centre for Seismology.
- While the tremors lasted for a few seconds, there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
- Social media users shared videos of swaying lights and fans, indicating the intensity of the earthquake tremors.
An earthquake of 5.9 magnitude jolted several parts of north India on Friday night, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said.
The tremors, which lasted a few seconds, were felt in Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Haryana. There were no reports of any damage or casualties.
The epicentre of the earthquake, which struck at 9.42 pm, was in Afghanistan at a depth of 150 km, the NCS said.
Many took to social media to share videos of ceiling fans and lights swaying inside their homes during the earthquake.
"I hope nobody is hurt. I saw the fan swaying and turned on the news to see (find) that there was an earthquake," a social media user said.
A Chandigarh resident, Baldev Chand, said he felt a strong jolt.
Ajay Kumar, who lives on the 11th floor of a residential building in Zirakpur, Punjab, said, "The tremors lasted for a few seconds. We thought of rushing down, but the tremors stopped soon."
Residents notice swaying ceiling fans
Residents across Delhi-NCR and parts of north India reported mild tremors on Friday night as they noticed swaying ceiling fans and lights after a 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan, prompting many to share their reactions online.
According to official details, the earthquake occurred at around 9.42 pm, with its epicentre in Afghanistan at a depth of 150 km. Tremors were felt in Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and nearby regions.
While no damage or casualties have been reported, several residents said they briefly noticed ceiling fans and lights swaying inside their homes. They also posted the videos online.
One user posted, "An earthquake measuring near 5.9 on the Richter scale hits Afghanistan, Delhi-NCR, Jammu & Kashmir, Lahore and Islamabad at approximately 9:47 PM on Friday. No major damage or casualties have been reported so far."
Another wrote, "I hope nobody is hurt, I saw the fan swaying and turned on the news to see that there was an earthquake."
Social media was soon filled with similar posts, with many users expressing concern but also noting that the tremors were mild and brief.
Adding to the chatter, a user said, "Morning started with duststorm alerts and now this at night, quite a day for Delhi."
Another posted, "First the strange weather through the day and now tremors at night, hope everyone stays safe."
