Magnitude 4.3 Earthquake Jolts Afghanistan; Hindu Kush Region Prone to Tremors

• A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan on Thursday at 11:39 pm IST, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).
• The earthquake's epicenter was located at latitude 36.23 North and longitude 70.33 East, at a depth of 10 km.
• Afghanistan, particularly the Hindu Kush region, is highly susceptible to earthquakes due to its location in an active seismic zone.
• The country lies along the collision zone of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, with a major fault line also passing through areas like Herat.
• The UNOCHA highlights Afghanistan's extreme vulnerability to natural disasters, exacerbating challenges for communities already affected by conflict and limited development.