Breaking News: 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Afghanistan, Tremors Felt in India and Pakistan
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 on the Richter scale struck Afghanistan on Saturday at 12:17 pm IST, according to the National Center for Seismology ¹. The strong tremors were also felt in parts of India, including Jammu and Kashmir and Delhi-NCR, as well as in North-West Pakistan.
The earthquake's impact was widespread, with residents in affected areas reporting mild panic and concern. However, no major damage or casualties have been reported so far.
This is not the first time Afghanistan has experienced significant seismic activity. The country is located in a seismically active region, where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates intersect . Neighboring countries, including India and Pakistan, are also vulnerable to earthquakes due to their proximity to this fault line.
The National Center for Seismology and other authorities are closely monitoring the situation, and residents in affected areas are advised to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions.
