The country faces the threat of rare but potentially devastating earthquakes, with more than 60 per cent of the country located in high-seismic-risk zones.
According to details shared by the NCS on X, the earthquake occurred at 1:21 am IST. The tremor was recorded at a latitude of 25.48 degrees North and a longitude of 66.69 degrees East, with its epicentre located in Pakistan.
The tremor was recorded at 6:10 am at a depth of 22 km, with its epicentre located at latitude 36.71 degrees north and longitude 71.58 degrees east. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis is worsening due to deportations, drought and earthquakes, with 17.4 million people facing acute food insecurity, the Norwegian Refugee Council said. Residents report rising prices and fuel shortages, while authorities and aid agencies call for increased int
A moderate earthquake measuring magnitude 4.4 struck the Bay of Bengal on Saturday, according to seismic data shared by the National Center for Seismology (NCS).