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An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 struck Afghanistan on Sunday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said.
As per the statement, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 150km. In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 4.6, On: 12/04/2026 05:29:04 IST, Lat: 36.833 N, Long: 71.447 E, Depth: 150 Km, Location: Afghanistan." https://x.com/NCS_Earthquake/status/2043119813179089361?s=20 Earlier on April 6, the Ministry of External Affairs said that India has delivered humanitarian assistance to support flood and earthquake-hit Afghanistan. In a post on X, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India delivered humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) materials included kitchen sets, hygiene kits, plastic sheets, tarpaulins, sleeping bags, and more. "India stands in solidarity with the people of Afghanistan and remains committed to extending humanitarian assistance and support during this challenging time," he said. The death toll from natural disasters across 25 provinces of Afghanistan has risen to 35, with 52 people injured over the past two days, authorities said, TOLO News reported. According to the National Disaster Management Authority, heavy rains and floods have destroyed 131 houses and partially damaged 650 others. More than 3,000 jeribs of agricultural land have also been affected. Afghanistan frequently experiences earthquakes, particularly in the Hindu Kush region, which lies in a highly active seismic zone, according to the Red Cross. Afghanistan's vulnerability to earthquakes is linked to its location along the collision zone between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. A major fault line also passes through parts of the country, including the Herat region. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) notes that Afghanistan remains extremely vulnerable to natural disasters, including earthquakes, landslides and seasonal flooding. Repeated tremors worsen the situation for communities already struggling with decades of conflict and limited development, leaving them with minimal resilience to withstand multiple shocks. (ANI)
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