Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan

Afghanistan gets hit by a third earthquake in days as the Hindu Kush shakes again

According to the USGS, the quake occurred at a depth of 216.7 km (134.65 miles).

5.5-magnitude quake strikes northeastern Afghanistan

No immediate reports of damage or casualties following earthquake

5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Afghanistan

Afghanistan frequently experiences earthquakes, particularly in the Hindu Kush region, which lies in a highly active seismic zone, according to the Red Cross.

5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Jurm In Afghanistan’s Badakhshan, No Casualties Reported

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck near Jurm, located in northeastern Afghanistan, at a depth of 216.7 km, according to the USGS, with no casualties reported.

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Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes Afghanistan

Afghanistan's Jurm region was shaken by a magnitude 5.5 earthquake on Wednesday, according to the USGS. The tremor occurred at a significant depth of over 216 km, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries. This follows a powerful magnitude 6 quake in the Hindu Kush region just days prior, which was felt across Afghanistan and into Pakistan, highlighting the area's seismic activity.