Earthquake Of Magnitude 3.8 Strikes Afghanistan | World News

According to the statement made by the National Center for Seismology (NCS), a 3.8 magnitude earthquake occurred in Afghanistan on Wednesday.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 90 kilometers underground.

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Earlier on Tuesday, another 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit the region at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, leaving the area prone to aftershocks.

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On the same day, another earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0 occurred in the region at a depth of 10 kilometers.

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Shallow earthquakes are generally more dangerous than deep earthquakes. This is because seismic waves from shallow earthquakes travel shorter distances to the surface, resulting in stronger ground shaking, greater structural damage, and potentially higher casualties.

According to the Red Cross, earthquakes occur frequently in Afghanistan, especially in the Hindu Kush region, which is located in a very active seismic zone.

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) states that Afghanistan remains extremely vulnerable to natural disasters such as earthquakes, landslides and seasonal floods. Repeated tremors worsen the situation of communities already struggling with decades of conflict and limited development, leaving them with minimal resilience to withstand multiple shocks.