The 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck at a depth of 180 km, marking the third seismic event in the region within three days.
Kabul [Afghanistan], March 29: A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan early Saturday morning, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The tremor was recorded at 5:16 am IST, with the epicenter located at Latitude 36.50 N and Longitude 71.12 E, at a depth of 180 kilometers.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the NCS said:
“EQ of M: 4.7, On: 29/03/2025 05:16:00 IST, Lat: 36.50 N, Long: 71.12 E, Depth: 180 Km, Location: Afghanistan.”
No immediate reports of casualties or major structural damage have emerged. Authorities are monitoring the situation, and further details are awaited.
This latest tremor follows a series of earthquakes that have rattled the region in recent days. On March 27, a 5.2 magnitude earthquake also struck Afghanistan at a similar depth of 180 km. Earlier that same day, a 4.6 magnitude quake had occurred at 160 km depth, both indicating significant seismic activity in the Hindu Kush region.
Seismologists have noted that the recent tremors appear to be aftershocks related to deeper tectonic movement. The recurring earthquakes highlight the region’s vulnerability to seismic events due to its location near active fault lines.