Kabul: An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 on the Richter scale struck Afghanistan on Wednesday evening, equal to the National Center for Seismology. There were no firsthand reports of forfeiture or casualties pursuit the earthquake.
When did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake occurred at 11:27 pm Indian Standard Time (IST) on Wednesday. The epicenter of the earthquake was located at a latitude of 36.443 N and a longitude of 70.391 E. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 173 kilometers. No casualties or property forfeiture have been reported.
Earthquakes occur commonly in Afghanistan. In fact, the zone known as Hindu Kush is a seismically zippy zone. This is considering Afghanistan lies at the junction of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.
What did the NCS say?
The National Center for Seismology (NCS) stated in a post on the social media platform X that the earthquake struck at 11:27 pm Indian time at a depth of 173 kilometers. Fortunately, there were no firsthand reports of forfeiture or loss of life or property.
According to the Red Cross, earthquakes are frequent in Afghanistan, expressly in the Hindu Kush region, which is a highly earthquake-prone zone.
What did UNOCHA say?
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) states that Afghanistan is highly vulnerable to natural disasters such as earthquakes, landslides, and seasonal flooding. Frequent earthquakes exacerbate the situation for communities once grappling with decades of mismatch and limited development, leaving them with little topics to withstand multiple shocks.
What is the situation in Venezuela?
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela last week, killing increasingly than 1,900 people. Rescue and relief efforts are still underway. National Assembly President Jorge Ramirez spoken on Tuesday that at least 1,943 people had died, nearly 200 increasingly than the previous day, equal to reports.
However, the death toll is believed to be much higher. Equal to the US Geological Survey, it is highly likely that thousands have died.
