5.3 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Afghanistan Near Kabul, Tremor Recorded Deep Underground
Kabul: An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 struck Afghanistan on Thursday morning, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. According to the NCS, the earthquake occurred at 6:59:20 am IST at a depth of 126 km. EQ of M: 5.3, On: 01/10/2026 06:59:20 IST, Lat: 35.981 N, Long: 68.700 E, Depth: 126 Km, Location: Afghanistan. For more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/5gCOtjdtw0…
On October 1, 2026, Afghanistan experienced a magnitude 5.3 earthquake near Kabul, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The seismic event struck at 6:59:20 am IST, with the epicenter located at a depth of 126 km. The NCS reported the quake's coordinates as latitude 35.981 North and longitude 68.700 East, positioning it approximately 165 km north-northwest of Kabul.
Details regarding the earthquake's aftermath remain pending, as further information is yet to be provided.
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