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Delhi NCR Shaken by 5.9 Magnitude Afghanistan Earthquake
3 Apr
Summary
- Tremors from a 5.9 magnitude earthquake were felt across Delhi NCR.
- Residents in affected areas evacuated buildings as a safety measure.
- Several North Indian cities, including Noida and Chandigarh, experienced the quake.

Strong earthquake tremors, measuring 5.9 in magnitude, were felt across multiple regions of Delhi NCR on 2026-04-03. The seismic event, which originated in Afghanistan, caused residents in various Delhi NCR areas to evacuate their homes and buildings as a precautionary measure.
The impact of the earthquake was not confined to the capital region. Several North Indian cities experienced the tremors. These included Noida and Chandigarh, as well as Ludhiana in Punjab. The union territories of Jammu and Kashmir also reported feeling the strong impact, with tremors felt in Poonch, Srinagar, and Udhampur.