Strong earthquake hits Hindu Kush, shaking Afghanistan and Pakistan
A strong earthquake in the Hindu Kush region has triggered tremors across Afghanistan, Pakistan, and parts of India.
📍 Where it landed
A series of earthquakes, including a 6.2 magnitude quake in Afghanistan and a 5.4 magnitude quake in Pakistan, caused tremors across both countries and parts of India. Reports indicated that tremors were felt in Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, and Balochistan.
No damage was reported following the shakes in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Epilogue added 42d ago, after coverage quieted.
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What happened
A significant earthquake struck the Hindu Kush region, causing shaking across Afghanistan and Pakistan. Magnitude reports vary by source, with figures cited at 5.1, 5.4, and 5.9.
Coverage from Reuters, ABC News, Hindustan Times, NDTV, and Dawn emphasizes that the tremors were felt in several locations. NDTV reports that shaking reached Delhi and Jammu & Kashmir, while Dawn notes the quake jolted parts of Balochistan.
Reports from ABC News and Hindustan Times indicate that no damage has been reported following the event.
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The reporting (12)
- Strong mag. 5.4 earthquake - 63 km NNE of Barkhan, Pakistan, on Saturday, Jun 27, 2026, at 08:06 am (Karachi time) Volcano Discovery · 45d ago
- 6.2 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan; tremors felt across north India The Times of India · 45d ago
- Magnitude 5.4 earthquake strikes Pakistan, EMSC says The Indian Express · 45d ago
- Tremors felt in Punjab, KP hours after quakes in Balochistan Dawn · 45d ago broke it first
- AP Trending SummaryBrief at 11:12 a.m. EDT standard-journal.com · 45d ago
- Pakistan jolted by 5.4 magnitude earthquake, no damage reported Hindustan Times · 45d ago
- 5.1-magnitude quake jolts parts of Balochistan Dawn · 45d ago broke it first
- Tremors In Delhi, J&K After Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan NDTV · 45d ago
- 5.9 magnitude earthquake shakes Pakistan and Afghanistan, no damage reported ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 45d ago
- Strong earthquake hits Hindu Kush, shaking Afghanistan and Pakistan Reuters · 45d ago
- Delhi-NCR Earthquake Highlights: 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan, Tremors Felt In Delhi NDTV · 45d ago
- Tremors felt across most parts of Pakistan Dawn · 45d ago broke it first
Questions people are asking
Where was the earthquake centered?
According to Reuters, the earthquake hit the Hindu Kush region.
What was the magnitude of the quake?
Reported magnitudes vary between 5.1, 5.4, and 5.9 across different news outlets.
Were there any casualties or damages?
ABC News and Hindustan Times report that no damage has been reported.
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