On Sunday evening, Afghanistan experienced an earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The tremors were felt at approximately 4:50 pm local time, with the earthquake’s depth recorded at 15 km.
The NCS provided details of the seismic event via a post on social media platform X, stating, “Earthquake of Magnitude:5.1, Occurred on 18-02-2024, 16:50:32 IST, Lat: 36.68 & Long: 66.75, Depth: 15 Km, Location: Afghanistan.”
Further information about the earthquake’s impact and any potential damage or casualties is currently awaited. Earthquakes are not uncommon in Afghanistan, a region known for its seismic activity. Authorities are likely to assess the situation and provide updates as necessary.
