Afghanistan experienced a seismic event on Friday, with an earthquake measuring magnitude 4.1 striking the nation. The National Center for Seismology (NCS) confirmed the tremor, stating it originated at a depth of 178 kilometers. This incident follows another earthquake of magnitude 4.3 that occurred earlier in the day, at a depth of 170 kilometers.
Geological data indicated the recent 4.1 magnitude quake was located at latitude 36.45 N and longitude 70.99 E. The earlier 4.3 magnitude tremor was registered at latitude 36.40 N and longitude 70.52 E. These seismic activities highlight the country’s ongoing geological vulnerability.
Afghanistan, situated in the seismically active Hindu Kush region, is prone to frequent earthquakes due to its position on fault lines between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. This geological setting makes the country highly susceptible to seismic events. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) frequently points out Afghanistan’s vulnerability to various natural disasters, including earthquakes, which exacerbate the challenges faced by communities already dealing with conflict and underdevelopment.