Strong earthquake hits Hindu Kush, shaking Afghanistan and Pakistan
A series of seismic events in the Hindu Kush region has triggered tremors across Afghanistan, Pakistan, and northern India.
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Multiple earthquakes were recorded on June 27, 2026, impacting the Hindu Kush region. Coverage from Reuters, Dawn, The Times of India, and other international outlets highlights conflicting reports regarding the exact magnitude of the events, with figures ranging between 5.1 and 6.2.
Despite the widespread nature of the tremors, initial reports from the Hindustan Times and ABC News indicate that no damage has been confirmed at this time. Further updates will likely clarify the intensity and epicenter of the seismic activity.
Official assessments regarding infrastructure impact and potential aftershocks in the affected regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan are currently pending.
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Quick answers
Where were the earthquakes felt?
Tremors were reported across Afghanistan, Pakistan—specifically Balochistan, Punjab, and KP—and northern India, including Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir.
Has any damage been reported?
Coverage from the Hindustan Times and ABC News states that no damage has been reported following the tremors.
What is the recorded magnitude of the earthquakes?
Coverage provides varying magnitude reports, ranging from 5.1 to 6.2.
Coverage (10)
- Strong mag. 5.4 earthquake - 63 km NNE of Barkhan, Pakistan, on Saturday, Jun 27, 2026, at 08:06 am (Karachi time) Volcano Discovery · 15h ago
- 6.2 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan; tremors felt across north India The Times of India · 15h ago
- Magnitude 5.4 earthquake strikes Pakistan, EMSC says The Indian Express · 15h ago
- Tremors felt in Punjab, KP hours after quakes in Balochistan Dawn · 15h ago
- Pakistan jolted by 5.4 magnitude earthquake, no damage reported Hindustan Times · 15h ago
- 5.1-magnitude quake jolts parts of Balochistan Dawn · 15h ago
- Tremors In Delhi, J&K After Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan NDTV · 15h ago
- 5.9 magnitude earthquake shakes Pakistan and Afghanistan, no damage reported ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 15h ago
- Strong earthquake hits Hindu Kush, shaking Afghanistan and Pakistan Reuters · 15h ago
- Tremors felt across most parts of Pakistan Dawn · 19h ago
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