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Afghanistan: Earthquake of magnitude 5.7 jolts Hindu Kush region

reuters December 19, 2025, 17:18:53 IST

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region on Friday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences reported.

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A 5.7 magnitude earthquake shakes Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region, prompting assessments of damage and safety.
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake shakes Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region, prompting assessments of damage and safety.

An earthquake measuring ‌5.7 magnitude struck Afghanistan’s ‍Hindu Kush region ⁠on ​Friday, ​the ‍German Research ⁠Centre for ​Geosciences (GFZ) said.

The ‌quake hit at ​a depth of 10 km (6.21 ⁠miles), according ​to GFZ.

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