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Fourth Earthquake in Four Days Strikes Afghanistan's Hindu Kush Region

A magnitude 4.2 quake at 140 km depth hit on May 19, continuing a series of moderate seismic events in a geologically active area.

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Overview

  • Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region experienced its fourth consecutive earthquake in four days, with the latest 4.2 magnitude tremor occurring on May 19 at 08:54 IST.
  • The quake's epicenter was recorded at latitude 36.41 N, longitude 70.94 E, at a depth of 140 km, according to the National Center of Seismology.
  • Previous earthquakes in the series included magnitudes of 4.0, 4.2, and 4.5, occurring between May 16 and May 18 at varying depths between 120 km and 150 km.
  • The region's seismic activity results from the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, making Afghanistan highly prone to earthquakes.
  • Humanitarian agencies, including UNOCHA, highlight the compounded risks faced by vulnerable communities due to conflict, under-development, and concurrent natural hazards like flooding and landslides.