A strong earthquake struck northeastern Afghanistan today, Thursday, and was felt by residents in Kabul as far as Islamabad. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that "the epicenter of the earthquake, which had a magnitude of 6.4, was located in the Jorm area of Badakhshan province in the Hindu Kush mountain region." No reports of damage or injuries have been received yet. Afghanistan frequently experiences earthquakes, particularly in the Hindu Kush area, which is near the convergence point of the Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates.
Strong Earthquake Hits Afghanistan
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