Afghanistan Hit by Second Earthquake in a Week: 4.1 Magnitude Tremor Strikes
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A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan in the early hours of Thursday, the second significant quake to hit the country within a week. According to the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 140 kilometers. This comes just days after a 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit the region on Monday. Afghanistan is a seismically active region due to its location on several active fault lines between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. The country has a history of powerful earthquakes, including a 6.3 magnitude quake on Monday that killed at least 27 people and injured 956 more. The region's vulnerability to natural disasters, including earthquakes, has been highlighted by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA). The country's frequent earthquakes cause significant damage to already vulnerable communities, which are struggling with decades of conflict and underdevelopment. The UNOCHA notes that Afghanistan's resilience to cope with multiple simultaneous shocks is limited, making it essential for the government and humanitarian agencies to work together to mitigate the effects of these disasters.
