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4.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan at Significant Depth

A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 4.2 struck Afghanistan on Saturday evening. The National Centre for Seismology reported the tremor occurred at a significant depth of 140 kilometres. The epicentre was precisely located at latitude 36.66 degrees north and longitude 71.48 degrees east. Further details regarding potential damage or aftershocks are currently awaited.

Key Points: 4.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Afghanistan

  • Magnitude 4.2
  • Depth of 140 km
  • Epicentre at 36.66°N, 71.48°E
  • Struck on Saturday evening
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Earthquake of magnitude 4.2 hits Afghanistan

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan at a depth of 140 km. Details on the epicentre and timing from the National Centre for Seismology.

"EQ of M: 4.2, On: 03/01/2026 18:33:14 IST, Lat: 36.66 N, Long: 71.48 E, Depth: 140 Km, Location: Afghanistan - National Centre for Seismology"

Kabul, January 4

An earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale struck Afghanistan on Saturday evening, according to the National Centre for Seismology.

The tremor occurred at 6:33 pm (IST) at a depth of 140 kilometres. The epicentre was located at latitude 36.66 degrees north and longitude 71.48 degrees east.

"EQ of M: 4.2, On: 03/01/2026 18:33:14 IST, Lat: 36.66 N, Long: 71.48 E, Depth: 140 Km, Location: Afghanistan," NCS said in a post on X.

Further details are awaited.

- ANI

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Rohit P
The coordinates put it near the Hindu Kush region. That area is seismically very active. Thankfully the magnitude is on the lower side. Our agencies should also monitor if there are any aftershocks that could affect our northern regions.
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David E
Reading this from Delhi. It's a reminder for all of us in the subcontinent to be prepared. Do we have adequate early warning systems in our earthquake-prone areas? Something our governments need to invest in more seriously.
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Ananya R
Hope everyone is safe there. The article is very brief though – it would be helpful to know if there were any reports of damage or if it was even felt in nearby towns. "Further details are awaited" is the story of every breaking news piece.
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Vikram M
The timing is 6:33 pm IST, so it was evening there too. People would have been at home. A quake, even a minor one, is always scary. Wishing strength to our Afghan brothers and sisters.

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