Two earthquakes were felt in Afghanistan on Wednesday, but no damage has been reported so far.
The first quake happened at 12:19 PM IST. It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck at a depth of 47 kilometers. The second quake came just two hours later, at 2:24 PM IST, with a magnitude of 4.4. This one was deeper, at 155 kilometers underground. Both earthquakes were recorded by the National Center for Seismology.
EQ of M: 4.2, On: 06/08/2025 12:19:18 IST, Lat: 36.54 N, Long: 71.52 E, Depth: 47 Km, Location: Afghanistan.
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EQ of M: 4.4, On: 06/08/2025 14:24:16 IST, Lat: 36.51 N, Long: 70.70 E, Depth: 155 Km, Location: Afghanistan.
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These tremors are part of a series of recent earthquakes in the region. A stronger 5.5-magnitude quake hit on August 2, and another with a 4.8-magnitude was recorded on July 29. That one was especially shallow—just 10 kilometers deep.
Experts say shallow earthquakes are more dangerous because the shaking reaches the surface quickly and strongly, which can lead to more damage and injuries.
Afghanistan is located on fault lines where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates meet, especially in the Hindu Kush mountains. This makes it one of the most earthquake-prone regions in the world.
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The United Nations has warned that frequent earthquakes remain a serious threat to people in Afghanistan. Many communities are already struggling due to years of conflict and lack of development. Along with earthquakes, the country also faces risks from floods and landslides.
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