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KABUL – A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region on Saturday, 19 April 2025, at approximately 12:17 PM IST (11:47 AM local time). The quake’s epicentre was located at latitude 36.10°N and longitude 71.20°E, with a depth of approximately 130 kilometres, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).
The tremors were felt across northern India, including Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and the Delhi-NCR region, prompting residents to evacuate buildings in panic. In Kashmir, videos showed people rushing out of offices and homes as ceiling fans swayed during the tremors.
In Pakistan, seismic activity was reported in Islamabad, Lahore, Rawalpindi, and various districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, such as Lower Dir, Bajaur, Malakand, and Nowshera. Residents in these areas experienced mild to moderate shaking, leading to widespread alarm.
Despite the widespread tremors, there have been no immediate reports of casualties or significant property damage in Afghanistan, India, or Pakistan. Authorities in the affected regions are monitoring the situation closely and have urged residents to remain vigilant.
This earthquake highlights the seismic vulnerability of the Hindu Kush region, which lies at the convergence of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. Afghanistan, in particular, is prone to frequent seismic activity due to several active fault lines crossing the country.
