A powerful earthquake originating in Afghanistan was felt across large parts of North India on Saturday evening, including Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir. The quake, measured at 6.2 magnitude, also impacted areas in Afghanistan and Pakistan, prompting residents in several locations to move outdoors as the tremors spread across the region.
6.2 Magnitude Quake Originates in Afghanistan
The National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the Government of India’s nodal agency for earthquake monitoring, reported that the earthquake measured 6.2 on the Richter Scale and was centered in Afghanistan.
Sharing details on X, the agency stated:
“EQ of M: 6.2, On: 27/06/2026 19:04:51 IST, Lat: 36.442 N, Long: 70.672 E, Depth: 215 Km, Location: Afghanistan,”
Location and Depth of the Earthquake
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake’s epicentre was located 43 kilometres south of Jurm in northeastern Afghanistan.
The quake occurred at a depth of 215 kilometres beneath the surface.
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Tremors Felt Across Northern India
Residents in Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, and several other northern states experienced noticeable shaking on Saturday evening.
In parts of the national capital, the tremors led to panic, with people leaving their homes and office buildings and gathering outdoors as a precaution.
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Impact Across Afghanistan and Pakistan
The earthquake was felt in multiple areas of Afghanistan, including the capital city of Kabul.
Areas Reporting Tremors in Afghanistan
Authorities reported tremors in:
- Kabul
- Khost province
- Nangarhar province
Pakistani Cities Also Affected
The seismic activity was also experienced in several locations across Pakistan, including:
- Islamabad
- Swat
- Hangu
- North Waziristan
- Chitral
- Rawalpindi
Similar Earthquake Activity Earlier This Year
The latest seismic event follows another earthquake in Afghanistan that caused tremors across Delhi-NCR and several parts of North India in February.
That earlier quake was also widely felt throughout the region.
Earthquake Comes Days After Deadly Venezuela Disaster
The Afghanistan earthquake occurred only days after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela.
The twin earthquakes hit within a minute of each other on Wednesday evening, causing widespread destruction and flattening buildings in the South American nation.
According to reports, 920 people were killed and thousands more were injured in the disaster.
United Nations aid chief Tom Fletcher stated that more than 50,000 people remained missing following the earthquakes.
Conclusion
The 6.2 magnitude earthquake centered in Afghanistan was felt across a broad region spanning Afghanistan, Pakistan, and North India, including Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir. While the tremors caused concern among residents who rushed outdoors in several locations, the event also highlighted ongoing seismic activity in the region, coming shortly after both the February Afghanistan quake and the devastating twin earthquakes in Venezuela.
