Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 jolts Afghanistan
Summary
A strong 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan early Monday with multiple aftershocks felt across the region, including Pakistan. The quakes occurred at various depths, impacting the geologically active Hindu Kush area.
Key Points
- A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan early Monday with its epicenter at latitude 34.50°N and longitude 70.81°E.
- The main quake was followed by several aftershocks ranging in magnitude from 4.3 to 5.0.
- Aftershocks occurred at depths between 40 km and 140 km near the initial epicenter.
- The region is geologically active due to fault lines between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates in the Hindu Kush mountain range.
