6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan, Hundreds Feared Dead; Tremors Felt In Delhi

A powerful earthquake, measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale, struck Afghanistan’s mountainous Hindu Kush region late Sunday. According to the US seismologists, the tremor occurred near Afghanistan’s eastern border with Pakistan. Hundreds of people are feared dead, and many are injured because of the strong quake.

Powerful Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan

Hundreds of people are feared dead and injured after a 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan’s northeastern province of Kunar. The powerful tremors also severely impacted Nangarhar and Nuristan provinces, adding to the scale of devastation.

According to The Economic Times, the earthquake hit the Jalalabad area around midnight local time. Afghanistan is nestled in a seismically active zone. The Hindu Kush mountain range, which is saturated near the junction of the Eurasian and Indian tectonics, is highly prone to earthquakes. Over the years, frequent quakes in the region have caused severe damage and loss of life.

Many people took to social media to share visuals of the earthquake and its aftermath in Afghanistan. Some videos showed ceiling fans shaking vigorously due to the tremors. Others showed their devastating impact, especially in Kunar.

Rescue teams have been working in several districts of Afghanistan, and hundreds of people were taken to hospitals for immediate medical assistance. While the exact number of casualties and injuries hasn’t been confirmed yet, many media reports suggest that the number has reached hundreds.

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Tremors Felt In Delhi As Well

The strong earthquake in Afghanistan occurred at a depth of 10 km, and its tremors were also felt in parts of India, including Delhi-NCR. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the quake occurred at around 00:47:41 IST. Its epicentre was at latitude 34.50N and longitude 70.81E, at a depth of 160 km.

20 minutes after the first shock, the province recorded another jolt. It measured 4.7 in magnitude at a depth of 140 km. Soon afterwards, a 4.3 magnitude and a 5.0 magnitude tremor at 140 km and 40 km depth, respectively, were also recorded.

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We hope for the safety and speedy recovery of all the injured people in Afghanistan.

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