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Earthquake in Delhi-NCR: Mild earthquake tremors were felt late Thursday night across Delhi-NCR and parts of Jammu and Kashmir, triggering momentary panic among residents. The tremors occurred around 10 pm with people across the capital taking to social media to confirm the quake and share their experiences.

While there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, the incident added to the unease caused by continuous rains in Delhi over the past few days. 

These tremors were aftershocks from a powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake that struck southeastern Afghanistan earlier the same evening. The quake was strong enough to be felt across Pakistan in cities like Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and multiple areas in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. Residents in Peshawar, Mansehra, Swat, Abbottabad, Hangu, Attock, and Malakand also felt the shaking, which led many to hurriedly leave their homes. Thankfully, no immediate casualties or serious damage were reported.

According to seismic monitoring data, the earthquake originated in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region at a depth of 111 kilometers. It was recorded at 9:56 PM (Pakistan Standard Time), with coordinates 35.12 degrees N and 70.71 degrees E. The tremors extended far enough to reach parts of northern India, including the capital and Jammu & Kashmir, according to Wion News.

This seismic activity comes just days after a catastrophic earthquake struck northern Afghanistan, claiming over 2,200 lives and leaving behind a trail of destruction. Earlier in the day, a separate quake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale had also shaken Afghanistan’s Nangarhar region. It occurred at a depth of 160 kilometers, and though less intense, it served as a grim reminder of the region's ongoing geological instability.

Social media was flooded with reactions moments after the tremors. One user wrote, "It seems that the time of Delhiites is not right earthquake after continuous rain." Another quipped, "Why does Delhi-NCR shake whenever there’s an earthquake anywhere in the world?"

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As of now, Indian authorities haven’t issued any official advisories, and the National Center for Seismology is continuing to monitor the situation closely. Despite the brief nature of the quake, many people living in high-rise buildings reported feeling the tremors quite clearly.