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Afghanistan· KabulEarthquake of Magnitude 5.2-5.8 Strikes Afghanistan's Hindu Kush Region
A moderate earthquake, with magnitudes reported between 5.2 and 5.8, struck the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan, near the border with Pakistan, with no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage.
Background
Afghanistan and Pakistan are frequently affected by seismic activity due to their location in an active earthquake zone. The Hindu Kush mountain range, straddling their shared border, is particularly prone to such events. Both nations face ongoing challenges in disaster preparedness and response.
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Earthquake of Magnitude 5.2-5.8 Strikes Afghanistan's Hindu Kush Region
First report 18h agoLast update 3h ago1 takes 1
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started 18h ago•Last update 3h ago
Reporting on the earthquake's magnitude, location, and impact, including felt tremors and initial casualty reports.
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