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4.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan at 10 km Depth

An earthquake measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale struck Afghanistan, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology. The quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers in a region frequently affected by seismic activity. Afghanistan's location along the collision zone of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates makes it particularly vulnerable. Repeated tremors exacerbate challenges for communities already dealing with conflict and limited resilience to disasters.

Key Points: 4.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Afghanistan, NCS Reports

  • Magnitude 4.3 quake struck Afghanistan
  • Depth was 10 km
  • Region is a highly active seismic zone
  • Vulnerability linked to tectonic plate collision
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Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 strikes Afghanistan

A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan at a depth of 10 km. The region is highly seismically active due to tectonic plate collisions.

"Afghanistan remains extremely vulnerable to natural disasters, including earthquakes, landslides and seasonal flooding. - UNOCHA"

Kabul, February 6

An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 struck Afghanistan on Thursday at about 11:39 pm IST, National Centre for Seismology said.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km. The earthquake site was at latitude 36.23 North and longitude 70.33 East, according to the NCS.

In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 4.3, On: 05/02/2026 23:39:50 IST, Lat: 36.23 N, Long: 70.33 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Afghanistan."

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

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Priyanka N
It's a reminder of how geologically active our entire region is. The article mentions the Indian tectonic plate... we get quakes in North India too. We really need to enforce stricter building codes, especially in hilly areas.
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Aman W
The science behind it is fascinating but the human cost is terrible. "Minimal resilience to withstand multiple shocks" – that line says it all. Our government and NGOs should be ready to provide aid if needed, setting aside politics.
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Sarah B
Living in Delhi, I always feel a bit anxious when I read about quakes in Afghanistan or Pakistan. It feels too close for comfort. Does our disaster management have proper coordination for cross-border seismic events?
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Karthik V
The Hindu Kush region is always trembling. Nature doesn't see borders. While the magnitude is moderate, for mud-brick houses common there, even this can cause damage. Hope the international aid agencies are alert.
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Nikhil C
Respectfully, the article is very factual but misses the local context. What about the on-ground impact? Were any villages affected? Sometimes media just reports the seismic data and moves on. The human story matters more.

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