Magnitude 4.6 Earthquake Hits Afghanistan, Latest in a Series of Tremors
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A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck Afghanistan on Wednesday morning, reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS). According to a post on X, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers at 4:39:43 am IST. The quake's epicenter was located at 36.31 N latitude and 68.93 E longitude, within Afghanistan. This is the second significant earthquake to hit the country in the past week. On November 21, an earthquake of magnitude 4.3 struck Afghanistan, causing widespread concern. Afghanistan has a history of powerful earthquakes due to its location on several active fault lines, including the Hindu Kush Mountain range. The region's seismic activity is a result of the collision between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. The country's vulnerability to natural disasters, including earthquakes, seasonal flooding, and landslides, remains a pressing concern. According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA), Afghanistan is highly susceptible to multiple simultaneous shocks, exacerbating the challenges faced by its already fragile communities. In recent years, Afghanistan has experienced several devastating earthquakes, including a 6.3-magnitude quake in November that killed at least 27 people and injured over 900. The country's most populated cities, such as Mazar-i-Sharif, are also prone to significant seismic activity.
