Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Hits Hindu Kush Region of Afghanistan
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan on Wednesday at 121 km depth. The epicenter was 164 km east of Baghlan. Initially reported at magnitude 6.4, it was revised to 5.6. This event is part of recent seismic activity across Asia.
On Wednesday, a magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) verified this event, stating that it occurred at a depth of 121 kilometers (75 miles). The epicenter was located 164 kilometers east of Baghlan, a city with a population of approximately 108,000 residents.
Initially, the EMSC recorded the earthquake at a magnitude of 6.4 but later adjusted it to 5.6. This seismic event is part of a broader series of tremors that have affected multiple regions across Asia recently.
The magnitude 5.6 earthquake in Afghanistan highlights the region’s seismic activity, particularly in the Hindu Kush area. While initially reported at 6.4, the revised magnitude indicates a significant but manageable seismic event. This earthquake’s occurrence amid a series of tremors underscores the ongoing seismic challenges faced in Asia.
Original Source: newscentral.africa
