Strong tremors felt across Kabul, Nangarhar and neighbouring provinces as seismic authorities revise the earthquake’s magnitude from an initial 5.8 to 5.2. No immediate reports of casualties or significant damage.
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake has struck Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region, near the border with Pakistan, sending tremors through several parts of the country, including the capital Kabul.
The earthquake occurred on Sunday, October 25, at approximately 10:14 pm Afghanistan time (17:44 UTC), according to international seismic monitoring agencies.
The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) initially recorded the earthquake at magnitude 5.8 before revising its assessment to 5.2.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) also reported a magnitude of 5.2, placing the earthquake approximately 59 kilometres southwest of Ashkasham in northeastern Afghanistan.
The earthquake originated at a depth of approximately 110 kilometres beneath the Earth’s surface.
Tremors felt in Kabul and surrounding provinces
Afghan news agency TOLOnews reported that shaking was felt in Kabul, Nangarhar and several neighbouring provinces.
Residents experienced tremors as the seismic waves travelled across the mountainous region.
There were no immediate reports of deaths, injuries or major structural damage, although information from remote communities remained limited.
A region vulnerable to earthquakes
The Hindu Kush mountain range is among the most seismically active regions in Central Asia.
Its geological instability is linked to the continuing collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, which generates frequent earthquakes across Afghanistan and neighbouring countries.
The region has experienced several destructive earthquakes in recent years, exposing the vulnerability of rural communities where buildings and emergency infrastructure may be limited.
Authorities assess the situation
The immediate priority is establishing whether the earthquake has caused damage in remote mountainous settlements.
While initial reports indicate no casualties, the situation may change as further information becomes available.
Seismological agencies continue to publish revised measurements and technical information about the earthquake.
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