Afghanistan Earthquake Today: 5.7 Magnitude Quake Jolts Hindu Kush; Tremors Felt In Kabul | World News

A powerful 5.7 magnitude earthquake hit northern Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush mountain range on Friday morning, causing tremors in the capital Kabul and surrounding areas. The seismic event, which occurred at 10:04 local time, occurred at a shallow depth and raised immediate concerns in the seismically active area.

M5.7 occurred at 61 km SE #Beaver (#Afghanistan) 8 minutes ago (local time 10:09:10). – EMSC (@LastQuake) December 19, 2025