4.9 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan
Kabul, June 2
An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 struck Afghanistan on Tuesday, as reported by the National Center for Seismology.
In a post on X it said that the earthquake occurred at 09:32 AM Indian Standard Time, at a depth of 176 kilometres.
"EQ of M: 4.8, On: 02/06/2026 09:32:44 IST, Lat: 36.450 N, Long: 70.448 E, Depth: 176 Km, Location: Afghanistan," the NCS said.
No reports of injuries or damage have emerged so far.
Afghanistan frequently experiences earthquakes, particularly in the Hindu Kush region, which lies in a highly active seismic zone, according to the Red Cross.
Afghanistan's vulnerability to earthquakes is linked to its location along the collision zone between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. A major fault line also passes through parts of the country, including the Herat region.
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) notes that Afghanistan remains extremely vulnerable to natural disasters, including earthquakes, landslides and seasonal flooding. Repeated tremors worsen the situation for communities already struggling with decades of conflict and limited development, leaving them with minimal resilience to withstand multiple shocks.
— ANI
Reader Comments
4.8 magnitude is not very strong, but given Afghanistan's fragile infrastructure and ongoing humanitarian crisis, even a moderate quake can cause chaos. The UNOCHA report is right—these people have suffered enough. 😔
India always stands with Afghanistan in such times. Our seismology centre tracking these events is a good sign of regional cooperation. Let's hope no aftershocks cause more trouble.
It's heartbreaking to see how natural disasters compound the suffering of people already dealing with conflict and poverty. The focus should be on building resilience, not just reacting. We in India know this too well from our own seismic zones.
Not surprised—Afghanistan sits right on the Indian-Eurasian plate boundary. Every few months, we hear about tremors there. The real issue is how poorly prepared they are for any disaster. International aid should focus on long-term infrastructure.
As someone from North India, I feel these tremors too sometimes. At 176 km depth, the energy dissipates a lot, but still—every quake reminds us of nature's power. Hope our Afghan brothers and sisters are unscathed. 🙏
I appreciate how quickly the NCS shares data
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