Afghanistan experienced significant seismic activity as a moderate earthquake registering 3.7 on the Richter scale struck the region, according to latest geological reports.
The seismic event occurred at precisely 21:54:34 Indian Standard Time (IST), sending tremors through the mountainous terrain of Afghanistan. The earthquake's epicentre was located at a depth of 157 kilometres beneath the Earth's surface, which likely contributed to the widespread feeling of the tremors.
Key Details of the Seismic Event
Geological monitoring stations across the region confirmed the earthquake's parameters with precision. The seismic activity was concentrated at coordinates 36.49 degrees north latitude and 70.20 degrees east longitude, placing it within Afghanistan's seismically active zones.
Understanding the Impact
While earthquakes of this magnitude are considered moderate, the depth of 157 kilometres means the tremors were felt across a broader area than shallow quakes of similar strength. The region's geological composition and building structures play crucial roles in how earthquakes affect local populations.
Afghanistan lies in a seismically active region where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates converge, making earthquakes a recurring natural phenomenon. Monitoring agencies continue to track aftershocks and related seismic activity in the area.
