4.3 Magnitude Quake Hits Afghanistan Early Wednesday

• A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck Afghanistan on December 10, reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS).
• The tremor occurred at a depth of 150 km and follows two other recent quakes of magnitudes 3.8 and 4.5.
• Afghanistan is highly prone to earthquakes due to its location on active fault lines, particularly in the Hindu Kush region.
• Shallow quakes are more dangerous; a 6.3-magnitude earthquake on November 4 killed at least 27 people.

Why It Matters: Afghanistan faces ongoing seismic danger, impacting vulnerable communities.