5.8 magnitude earthquake jolts Afghanistan, tremors felt in India, Pakistan
An earthquake of magnitude 5.8 struck Afghanistan on Saturday afternoon, triggering tremors across Pakistan and northern India.
The tremors were felt in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and parts of the Delhi-NCR region. In Pakistan, the earthquake jolted Islamabad, Lahore and other parts of the country.
The National Center for Seismology said that the earthquake in Afghanistan struck at a depth of 130 km. No immediate reports of any damage have emerged.
“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.
