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Powerful Earthquake Jolts Afghanistan in Deep Sleep; People Flee Homes in Panic
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News18•05-10-2026, 08:17
Powerful Earthquake Jolts Afghanistan in Deep Sleep; People Flee Homes in Panic
- •A powerful earthquake of magnitude 4.9 struck Afghanistan on Monday morning at 1:57:24 AM Indian time.
- •The earthquake's epicenter was in Afghanistan, with a depth recorded at approximately 220 kilometers underground.
- •Many people, in deep sleep, were jolted awake and ran out of their homes in fear due to the sudden tremor.
- •The National Center for Seismology reported no loss of life or property so far, but tremors were felt for a long time.
- •Afghanistan is an earthquake-prone region, frequently experiencing tremors due to active tectonic plates and fault systems.
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According to the National Center for Seismology, a strong earthquake with a magnitude of 4.9 struck Afghanistan on Monday, October 5, 2026. The depth of the earthquake was recorded at approximately 220 kilometers underground.
No loss of life or property has been reported so far following the 4.9 magnitude earthquake. However, the sudden nighttime tremors caused widespread panic, prompting residents to flee their homes in fear.
Afghanistan is located in an earthquake-prone region under the influence of active tectonic plates and fault systems, specifically along the collision zone between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. This high seismic vulnerability frequently causes tremors across the country.
