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Afghanistan Rocked by 5.3 Magnitude Earthquake; No Immediate Damage Reported
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News18•01-10-2026, 08:54
Afghanistan Rocked by 5.3 Magnitude Earthquake; No Immediate Damage Reported
- •Afghanistan experienced a 5.3 magnitude earthquake on Thursday morning, with its epicenter 126 kilometers deep.
- •According to India's National Center for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake occurred at 6:59:20 AM, 165 kilometers north-northwest of Kabul.
- •The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported the earthquake's magnitude as 5.44, with its epicenter about 10 kilometers below the surface.
- •No immediate reports of significant loss of life or property have emerged following the earthquake; the situation is being monitored.
- •The Hindu Kush region is highly susceptible to earthquakes due to its location in a zone of continuous movement between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.
Key Questions Answered
According to India's National Center for Seismology (NCS), an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 struck Afghanistan on Thursday morning at 6:59:20 AM. Its epicenter was located approximately 126 kilometers deep and about 165 kilometers north-northwest of Kabul.
The Hindu Kush region is highly prone to seismic activity because it is situated in a zone of continuous movement and collision between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.
No immediate reports of significant loss of life or property damage have been confirmed following the earthquake, and the local situation continues to be monitored.
