Afghanistan: 4.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits The Country

Kabul, February 14: A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan at a depth of 125 km, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS).

The earthquake occurred at 07:32 IST. Taking to X, NCS wrote, "EQ of M: 4.2, On: 14/02/2025 07:32:41 IST, Lat: 36.56 N, Long: 71.49 E, Depth: 125 Km, Location: Afghanistan."

This comes just two days after a 4.0 magnitude earthquake hit the region on February 12, which had a depth of 49 km. So far, no damage has been reported.

Shallow earthquakes are more dangerous than deeper ones due to their proximity to the Earth's surface, resulting in stronger shaking and greater potential for damage and casualties.

According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA), Afghanistan remains highly susceptible to natural disasters, including floods, landslides, and earthquakes.

Afghanistan is prone to frequent powerful earthquakes, particularly in the seismically active Hindu Kush Mountain range, where they occur annually, according to the Red Cross.

The country lies on several fault lines between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, with one major fault running through Herat.

Published on: Friday, February 14, 2025, 07:52 PM IST