Magnitude 4.3 Earthquake Shakes Afghanistan, No Casualties Reported

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An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 hit Afghanistan early May 31, 2025, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) reports. The earthquake had a depth of 110 km with its epicentre at latitude 35.69°N and longitude 71.21°E. There have been no reported casualties or destruction so far.

Key Points

1. Seismic Activity in Afghanistan

The earthquake occurred at 8:15 AM IST and hit areas around the Hindu Kush mountain range.

Afghanistan lies along various fault lines and is therefore extremely prone to earthquakes.

Several earthquakes have hit the country in May so far, such as a 4.1-magnitude earthquake on May 29 and a 4.2-magnitude earthquake on May 24.

2. Local Community Impact

Although there have been no casualties, in Afghanistan, the earthquakes tend to damage infrastructure and livelihoods.

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) has pointed out the nation's susceptibility to natural disasters in the form of landslides and seasonal flooding.

3. Future Prospects and Preparedness

The authorities continue to keep a watch on seismic activity, requesting people to exercise caution.

The Red Cross has stressed disaster preparedness in view of Afghanistan's unstable geology.

Sources: MSN, Times of India, Economic Times