A 4.8 magnitude earthquake jolted Afghanistan on Thursday, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 135km. Earlier, another earthquake struck late Wednesday night with a shallow depth of 10km. Shallow earthquakes are generally more dangerous because the seismic waves have less distance to travel, leading to stronger ground shaking and potentially more damage. The World Food Programme (WFP) has sent emergency aid to the quake-hit Kunar and Nangarhar provinces, where over 1,400 people have died and over 3,000 have been injured. WFP is providing food and high-energy biscuits, and additional aid is planned. Rescue operations are hampered by blocked roads, difficult terrain, and ongoing aftershocks. Indian earthquake assistance has reached Kabul by air, including relief materials like blankets, tents, hygiene kits, and medical supplies.
