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A powerful earthquake originating in Afghanistan triggered strong tremors across Delhi-NCR and several parts of northern India on Saturday evening, causing brief panic among residents.
Authorities said the earthquake measured about 6.2 in magnitude and struck the Hindu Kush region at a depth of nearly 215 kilometres.
The deep-focus quake allowed seismic waves to travel across a vast geographical area.
Residents in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and Faridabad reported noticeable shaking in homes, offices and commercial buildings.
Many people immediately stepped into open spaces as a precaution.
Social media platforms quickly filled with videos and eyewitness accounts describing swaying ceiling fans, vibrating furniture and momentary fear.
Officials did not report any immediate casualties or significant structural damage in Delhi-NCR.
Disaster management agencies and local authorities continued monitoring the situation while urging citizens to remain calm and follow standard earthquake safety protocols.
Experts advised people to avoid elevators during tremors and remain alert for possible aftershocks, although none were immediately confirmed.
The Hindu Kush region experiences frequent seismic activity because of ongoing tectonic movements.
Earthquakes originating there often send tremors across northern India, Pakistan and neighbouring countries due to their considerable depth and magnitude.
Seismologists noted that deep earthquakes generally affect wider regions despite causing comparatively limited surface damage near the epicentre.
Authorities advised residents to rely only on verified updates from official agencies and avoid circulating unconfirmed information as monitoring continues.
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