World · India Bureau
Moderate earthquake strikes Afghanistan; magnitude 4.2 recorded
A moderate earthquake rattled Afghanistan on Thursday morning, with seismic instruments recording a magnitude of 4.2 on the Richter scale. The tremor was felt across the country in the early hours of the day.
LSN India ·
Afghanistan experienced earthquake tremors on Thursday morning, according to readings from the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The seismic event registered a magnitude of 4.2 on the Richter scale, striking at 06:39 IST on October 29.
The moderate-intensity earthquake was detected across the country during daybreak hours. Such seismic activity is not uncommon in Afghanistan, which sits in a tectonically active region prone to periodic earthquakes.
The NCS, which monitors seismic activity across South and Southeast Asia, confirmed the preliminary readings. At this magnitude, the earthquake would have been widely felt by residents but is unlikely to have caused significant structural damage in most areas.
No immediate reports of casualties or major damage have been reported. Authorities typically assess the impact of such tremors in the hours following the event.