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Earthquake in Afghanistan

Earthquake in Afghanistan: Earthquake in India’s neighboring country Afghanistan has been felt. The European-Bhumadhyagya Earthquake Science Center (EMSC) reported that on Wednesday, Afghanistan had a 6.4 magnitude earthquake. The earthquake was at a depth of 121 km (75 mi). People came out of their homes after sharp tremors. There is no notice of loss of life or property due to earthquake.

Earthquake occurred on 29 March

Earthquake tremors were felt in Afghanistan on March 29 last month. The intensity of this earthquake was recorded at 4.7 on the Richter scale. The center of this earthquake was near Kabul. The impact of the earthquake was felt in many areas of Pakistan besides Afghanistan.

Earthquake also occurred on 21 February

Before March 29, on 21 February this year, there was a strong tremor of earthquake in Afghanistan. Its intensity was measured at 4.9 on the Richter scale. Many people were seen running out of their homes due to this earthquake that came late in the night.

Why earthquakes occur in Afghanistan

Afghanistan is located near the Himalayan tectonic plates, where there is a frequent conflict between the Indian plate and the Eurasian plate. This conflict causes repeated earthquakes in Afghanistan.

Also know

Let me tell you that, the most dangerous and devastating earthquake in the history of Afghanistan occurred on 10 October 2005. The earthquake was of 7.6 magnitude on the Richter scale and its center was near the Kashmir region of Pakistan. The effect of this earthquake was felt in many parts of Afghanistan. Hundreds of people were killed and thousands were injured in Afghanistan in this tragedy. Hundreds of houses, schools, hospitals and other buildings were destroyed.