A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region on Saturday at a depth of 123 kilometers, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region.
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Earthquake ccurred on SaturdayDepth recorded at 123 kmInitial magnitude reported as 5.5A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region on Saturday, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The quake occurred at a depth of 123 kilometers. EMSC had initially reported it as a magnitude 5.5.
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Published By:
Aashish Vashistha
Published On:
Aug 2, 2025