5.9 magnitude earthquake jolts Afghanistan
Kabul [Afghanistan], April 3 (ANI): A strong earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck Afghanistan on Friday, as reported by the National Center for Seismology.
Sharing the details in a post on X, the NCS said that the earthquake occurred at 21:42 IST at a depth of 150 kilometres.
"EQ of M: 5.9, On: 03/04/2026 21:42:57 IST, Lat: 36.398 N, Long: 70.878 E, Depth: 150 Km, Location: Afghanistan", it wrote on X.
EQ of M: 5.9, On: 03/04/2026 21:42:57 IST, Lat: 36.398 N, Long: 70.878 E, Depth: 150 Km, Location: Afghanistan.
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— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) April 3, 2026
Meanwhile, AA reported that the earthquake occurred at the border region between Afghanistan and Tajikistan on Friday, shaking parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Afghanistan frequently experiences earthquakes, particularly in the Hindu Kush region, which lies in a highly active seismic zone, according to the Red Cross.
Afghanistan's vulnerability to earthquakes is linked to its location along the collision zone between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. A major fault line also passes through parts of the country, including the Herat region.
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) notes that Afghanistan remains extremely vulnerable to natural disasters, including earthquakes, landslides and seasonal flooding. Repeated tremors worsen the situation for communities already struggling with decades of conflict and limited development, leaving them with minimal resilience to withstand multiple shocks. (ANI)
There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage so far. (ANI)
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