5.44 magnitude earthquake jolts Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region; no immediate damage reported

A 5.44-magnitude earthquake jolted Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region at a shallow depth of 10 km. Read for details on tremors and tectonic activity.

A moderate 5.44-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan’s seismically active Hindu Kush region early Thursday, sending tremors across the surrounding area. According to the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences, the tremor occurred at 0129 GMT (6:59 AM IST) at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, though authorities have reported no immediate casualties or structural damage.

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