Eastern Afghanistan Jolted by 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake, Tremors Felt in Kabul
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5.8-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Eastern Afghanistan, Tremors Felt in Kabul
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CNBC TV18•20-02-2026, 21:07
5.8-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Eastern Afghanistan, Tremors Felt in Kabul
•A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan on Friday, with tremors felt in the capital, Kabul, and surrounding provinces.
•The quake's epicenter was approximately 130 kilometers (80 miles) northeast of Kabul, according to the United States Geological Survey.
•No immediate reports of casualties or damage were available.
•Earthquakes are frequent in Afghanistan, especially along the Hindu Kush mountain range where tectonic plates converge.
•Previous quakes include a 6.3-magnitude tremor on November 3, 2025, killing 10, and a 6.0-magnitude quake on August 31, 2025, near the Pakistan border, which killed over 2,200.
