At least eight people lost their lives in a 5.9-magnitude earthquake that hit northern Afghanistan. The disaster also caused a house to collapse in Kabul province, resulting in the deaths of eight residents and injuring a child. Strong tremors were felt in Kabul, with the earthquake’s epicenter located at 36.55 degrees north latitude and 70.85 degrees east longitude.
Earthquake tremors were also experienced in Delhi-NCR and various parts of North India, leading to panic among residents who evacuated buildings. Reports of tremors came from locations such as Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, and neighboring regions in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. People felt sudden jerks and observed swaying furniture during the quake.
Residents in affected areas took precautionary measures by stepping out of their homes, while office workers briefly left their buildings. Many individuals gathered in open spaces, awaiting further information. Afghanistan faces various natural disasters, with earthquakes being the most fatal, causing an average of 560 deaths annually and significant damages estimated at $80 million.
