A moderate earthquake struck parts of Afghanistan, including the capital Kabul, early this Friday morning.
The quake measured 5.3 on the Richter scale, with the epicenter located in the Nahrin district of Baghlan province.
Tremors were felt across the capital and neighboring provinces, causing alarm among residents. While there is no immediate information regarding potential casualties or structural damage, assessment teams are monitoring the situation in areas closest to the epicenter .
Afghanistan is frequently hit by seismic activity due to its location on active fault lines.
The northern and northeastern provinces are particularly vulnerable to such natural disasters, highlighting the ongoing need for disaster preparedness and resilient infrastructure.
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