In Delhi, Noida and Gurugram, earthquake tremors were felt at around 12.50 pm. According to the German Research Center for Geochens (GFZ), an earthquake of 6.2 magnitude occurred in the southeastern part of Afghanistan.
On social media platform X, many users spoke of feeling of earthquake in Delhi-NCR.
Another earthquake in delhi ncr.
– Divya Mangotra Manchanda (@divyamangotra) August 31, 2025
At the same time, the European-Bhumidhagriya Earthquaker Center (EMSC) said that the earthquake came late on Sunday night and its depth was about 35 kilometers. The tremors in Afghanistan were felt in other parts of the country including Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana and Delhi.
Earthquake in Hindu Kush region
American seismologists reported that there was a strong earthquake in the hill Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan late on Sunday night. According to the news agency AFP, the center of the earthquake was located 42 km east of Jalalabad. According to USGS, the earthquake occurred at 11:47 pm local time. Despite the intensity and low depth of the shaking, there is no immediate news of casualties.
#Earthquake Follow these do’s and do’ts to ensure your safety before, during and after an #Earthquake@ndmaindia pic.twitter.com/hdltvekrpk
– NDRF India I National Disaster Response Force 🇮🇳 (@NDRFHQ) July 10, 2025
According to the National Disaster Response Force, during the earthquake-
-Stay shant and do not panic.
-Bend under the mage, cover your head with one hand and keep the table as long as the tremors come, hold the table.
-As soon as the shock stops, go out immediately, do not use the lift.
On reaching Bahar, stay away from buildings, trees, walls and pillars.
-Stop in an open space and stay inside when they are in the vehicle; Avoid bridges.
After earthquake
– Do not enter damaged buildings.
-If get stuck in debris
-Do not burn matches
-Cover the mouth with clothes.
-Pip or pat on the wall.
-The CT play
-Shout as the last option
-Use stairs, not lift or elevator.
