Strong earthquake hits Hindu Kush, shaking Afghanistan and Pakistan
A strong earthquake in the Hindu Kush region has triggered tremors across Afghanistan, Pakistan, and into Delhi.
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A powerful earthquake struck the Hindu Kush region, shaking both Afghanistan and Pakistan. Magnitude estimates vary across reports, with ABC News citing a 5.9 magnitude event and Hindustan Times reporting a 5.4 magnitude quake.
Coverage from Reuters, ABC News, and Hindustan Times emphasizes that no damage has been reported. NDTV further notes that tremors were felt as far as Delhi and Jammu & Kashmir following the strike in Afghanistan.
Future updates will likely focus on further damage assessments and confirmation of the earthquake's precise magnitude.
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Quick answers
Where was the earthquake centered?
The earthquake hit the Hindu Kush region, affecting Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Were there any reported casualties or damages?
According to reports from ABC News and Hindustan Times, no damage has been reported.
Which other areas felt the tremors?
NDTV reports that tremors were felt in Delhi and Jammu & Kashmir.
Coverage (11)
- Strong mag. 5.4 earthquake - 63 km NNE of Barkhan, Pakistan, on Saturday, Jun 27, 2026, at 08:06 am (Karachi time) Volcano Discovery · 1d ago
- 6.2 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan; tremors felt across north India The Times of India · 1d ago
- Strong M6.1 earthquake hits Hindu Kush region, Afghanistan The Watchers - Watching the world evolve and transform · 1d ago
- Magnitude 5.4 earthquake strikes Pakistan, EMSC says The Indian Express · 1d ago
- Tremors felt in Punjab, KP hours after quakes in Balochistan Dawn · 1d ago
- Pakistan jolted by 5.4 magnitude earthquake, no damage reported Hindustan Times · 1d ago
- AP Trending SummaryBrief at 11:12 a.m. EDT standard-journal.com · 1d ago
- Tremors In Delhi, J&K After Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan NDTV · 1d ago
- 5.9 magnitude earthquake shakes Pakistan and Afghanistan, no damage reported ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 1d ago
- Strong earthquake hits Hindu Kush, shaking Afghanistan and Pakistan Reuters · 1d ago
- Tremors felt across most parts of Pakistan Dawn · 1d ago
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