A 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes the Hindu Kush Region of Afghanistan
April 3, 2026870 ViewsRead Time: 1 Minutes
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A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan today, Friday, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences.
Depth of the Earthquake and Its Effects
The centre reported that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 177 kilometers, making it a medium-depth earthquake, and its effects were felt by residents in several nearby cities.
Areas That Felt the Tremors
Witnesses told Reuters that residents of the Afghan capital Kabul, the Pakistani capital Islamabad, and the Indian capital New Delhi felt strong tremors resulting from the earthquake.
Risk Assessment
So far, no official reports of damage or injuries have been issued, while the German centre continues to monitor seismic activity in the region to provide any urgent updates should the situation develop.
