Seismic Jolt: Earthquake Rocks Hindu Kush Region

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan. Initially reported at a magnitude of 6.4 by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, the quake occurred at a depth of 121 km, with its epicenter located 164 km east of Baghlan, impacting the region significantly.

The Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan experienced a seismic event as a magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook the area. The incident was logged by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).

According to EMSC data, the earthquake struck at a depth of 121 km. The epicenter was situated 164 km east of Baghlan, a city with approximately 108,000 residents.

The center initially reported the quake with a higher magnitude of 6.4 before updating its records. Such natural occurrences highlight the seismic activities prevalent in the Hindu Kush region.

(With inputs from agencies.)