Kabul [Afghanistan], December 10 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 struck Afghanistan in the early hours of Wednesday, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported.
The tremor was recorded at a depth of 150 km. In a post on X, the NCS said, “EQ of M: 4.3, On: 10/12/2025 00:30:01 IST, Lat: 36.39 N, Long: 70.88 E, Depth: 150 Km, Location: Afghanistan.”
https://x.com/NCS_Earthquake/status/1998470953735778772?s=20
This quake follows a magnitude 3.8 event the previous day, recorded at a depth of 70 km. The NCS posted: “EQ of M: 3.8, On: 09/12/2025 14:36:02 IST, Lat: 35.87 N, Long: 69.41 E, Depth: 70 Km, Location: Afghanistan.”
Earlier on the same day, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck at a shallow depth of 10 km, which typically raises the likelihood of aftershocks. The NCS said, “EQ of M: 4.5, On: 09/12/2025 13:17:35 IST, Lat: 34.53 N, Long: 70.54 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Afghanistan.”
Shallow quakes tend to be more dangerous because seismic waves reach the surface more quickly, producing stronger shaking and increasing the potential for damage and casualties.
Afghanistan frequently experiences earthquakes, particularly in the Hindu Kush region, which is known for high seismic activity, the Red Cross says.
On November 4, a powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan, killing at least 27 people and injuring 956, according to Sharafat Zaman Amar. CNN reported the tremor damaged one of the country’s iconic mosques. Families were jolted awake as the quake hit near Mazar-i-Sharif at a shallow depth of 28 km, the United States Geological Survey said.
Afghanistan’s position atop several active fault lines formed along the collision zone between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates makes it prone to frequent seismic disturbances. A major fault line also runs directly through Herat.
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) notes Afghanistan remains highly vulnerable to natural disasters, including earthquakes, landslides and seasonal flooding. Repeated tremors worsen conditions for communities already affected by decades of conflict and limited development, leaving them with minimal resilience to withstand multiple shocks. (ANI)
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