Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Strikes Hindu Kush Region, Afghanistan
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan on Wednesday, with a depth of 121 km and an epicenter located 164 km east of Baghlan. The earthquake was initially reported at a magnitude of 6.4 by EMSC.
On Wednesday, a magnitude 5.6 earthquake impacted the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan, as reported by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 121 kilometers (75 miles) and was centered 164 kilometers east of Baghlan, a city with approximately 108,000 residents. Initially, EMSC measured the quake at a magnitude of 6.4 before revising it downwards.
The earthquake in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region underscores the geological activity in the area, being significant due to its depth and proximity to populated areas. The initial higher magnitude reflects the dynamic assessments during seismic events.
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