Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Strikes Hindu Kush Region of Afghanistan
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan, initially reported as 6.4 by EMSC, signifying the region’s seismic activity.
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake recently impacted the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan. Initial reports by the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) indicated a stronger magnitude of 6.4. This earthquake marks another seismic event in a region that frequently experiences tectonic activity due to its geological settings, characterized by the collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates.
The earthquake in the Hindu Kush region highlights the seismic vulnerabilities of Afghanistan, with varying reported magnitudes necessitating ongoing monitoring and assessment of damage and safety measures in affected areas.
Original Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
