Strong 5.7-magnitude earthquake shakes Kabul
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A powerful earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale struck the Afghan capital, Kabul, and nearby regions on Friday, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). Residents reported feeling the tremor clearly.
The quake’s epicenter was located in the Panjsher region, approximately 42 kilometers northeast of Bazarak, at a depth ranging between 73 and 87 kilometers. Its effects were also felt in neighboring Pakistan and Tajikistan.
Authorities assess damage and warn of aftershocks
No official reports of casualties or major damage have emerged in Kabul, where the tremor was classified as light to moderate. Afghan authorities have begun field assessments amid concerns over possible aftershocks in this seismically active region.
The earthquake follows a series of smaller tremors in recent weeks, underscoring Afghanistan’s geological vulnerability due to its location at the intersection of tectonic plates.
