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Powerful 4.9 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Afghanistan at Midnight, People Flee Homes in Panic
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News18•05-10-2026, 07:32
Powerful 4.9 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Afghanistan at Midnight, People Flee Homes in Panic
- •A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan at midnight on Monday, October 5, 2026, causing people to flee their homes in their sleep.
- •According to the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake occurred at 1:57:24 AM IST with a depth of approximately 220 kilometers.
- •The tremors hit when most people were in deep sleep, leading to sudden panic and fear among the residents.
- •No loss of life or property has been reported so far following the earthquake, according to initial information.
- •Afghanistan is located in a seismically sensitive region, prone to frequent earthquakes due to active tectonic plates and fault systems.
Key Questions Answered
The earthquake that hit Afghanistan measured 4.9 on the Richter scale, and its depth was recorded at approximately 220 kilometers underground.
The earthquake occurred early Monday morning on October 5, 2026, specifically at 1:57:24 AM Indian Standard Time while most people were asleep.
No loss of life or property has been reported so far from the earthquake, although it caused widespread panic and fear among residents.
