While the 6.4 magnitude earthquake in northeastern Afghanistan this Thursday made itself felt in many cities of the country, including Kabul, no loss of life or material damage has been reported so far.
The earthquake was recorded at 14:50 Afghanistan time (10:20 GMT). 206 kilometers depth epicenter in the state BadakhshanThe United States Geological Survey (USGS, English) reported that it is located in the Hindu Kush mountain range of Afghanistan.
The earthquake was also felt strongly in the cities of Afghanistan. Kabul, Takhar, Laghman, Kunar and in northern India and northern Pakistan, including New Delhi, as well as neighboring states.
“So far, there has been no news of any loss of life from that district and surrounding areas. If something happens, we will report it.” Mohammad Kamgar, disaster management director of Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province, told EFE.
Afghanistan is frequently shaken by earthquakes, especially in mountainous regions. Hindu KushA major seismic activity point located in the east of the country.
Although most of these earthquakes were of medium magnitude, Fragility of Afghan infrastructure Sometimes they multiply the effects of these earthquakes.
Inhabited the western province of Herat One of the worst earthquakes on October 7The 6.3 magnitude tremor and a succession of very strong aftershocks caused the complete destruction of twenty villages, as well as more than a thousand deaths and tens of thousands of injuries.
The earthquake chain did not stop in the regionIt continued to shake throughout that week as rescue operations and humanitarian aid arrived.