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5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan, Tremors Felt in Pakistan

A strong 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan, with its epicenter near the border with Tajikistan. The tremors were also felt in parts of Pakistan, according to reports. Afghanistan is highly prone to earthquakes due to its location on a major tectonic plate collision zone and an active fault line. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage following the seismic event.

Key Points: 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Afghanistan, Tremors in Pakistan

  • Magnitude 5.9 quake hits Afghanistan
  • Depth of 150 kilometres
  • Tremors felt in Pakistan
  • Located in active Hindu Kush seismic zone
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5.9 magnitude earthquake jolts Afghanistan

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake jolted Afghanistan near the Tajikistan border. Tremors felt in Pakistan. No immediate reports of damage or casualties.

"Afghanistan remains extremely vulnerable to natural disasters - UNOCHA"

Kabul, April 3

A strong earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck Afghanistan on Friday, as reported by the National Center for Seismology.

Sharing the details in a post on X, the NCS said that the earthquake occurred at 21:42 IST at a depth of 150 kilometres.

"EQ of M: 5.9, On: 03/04/2026 21:42:57 IST, Lat: 36.398 N, Long: 70.878 E, Depth: 150 Km, Location: Afghanistan", it wrote on X.

Meanwhile, AA reported that the earthquake occurred at the border region between Afghanistan and Tajikistan on Friday, shaking parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan.

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)

There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage so far.

- ANI

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Rohit P
The article mentions it was felt in parts of Pakistan too. Being in North India, we are also in a seismically active zone. This is a reminder for all of us to check our own preparedness. Do we have emergency kits? Does our building follow earthquake-resistant codes?
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Aman W
150 km depth is quite deep, which probably limited the shaking at the surface. That might explain the lack of damage reports. The science behind it is fascinating – the whole Indian plate colliding with Eurasia is what created the Himalayas and causes these tremors.
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Sarah B
The last line says "no immediate reports," but in remote regions, news travels slowly. I hope aid agencies are already mobilizing to check on the most vulnerable communities. The UNOCHA note about "minimal resilience" is heartbreakingly true.
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Vikram M
While our thoughts are with the affected, I wish Indian media would also cover such natural disasters in our own Northeastern states with similar detail. Landslides and earthquakes happen there frequently but don't always make national headlines.
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Kavya N
The Hindu Kush region is always trembling. It's a geographical reality for them. Makes you realize how lucky we are in most parts of India to have stable ground. Let's hope the aftershocks, if any, are mild.

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