Afghanistan was jolted by two successive earthquakes on Saturday morning, adding to a wave of seismic activity currently shaking parts of Asia. According to official reports, the quakes registered magnitudes of 4.3 and 4.7 on the Richter scale, with epicentres located approximately 280 km from Kabul, the capital city.
The tremors were felt across surrounding regions, though no immediate reports of casualties or extensive damage have been confirmed. Local authorities and emergency teams are closely monitoring the situation, as residents remain on edge following the sudden twin shocks.
This seismic activity comes just a day after a major earthquake in Myanmar, which resulted in over 1,000 deaths and caused widespread destruction. That event sent tremors as far as Bangkok, raising regional concerns about shifting tectonic stress across South and Southeast Asia.
While Afghanistan is no stranger to earthquakes due to its position along major fault lines, the recent back-to-back quakes have raised fresh concerns about the country’s preparedness for larger seismic events. Experts are urging for enhanced monitoring and community-level awareness to reduce risks in future occurrences.
