Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan, Third Tremor This Month

• A 5.7 magnitude earthquake hit Afghanistan on Friday, February 20, at a depth of 70km.
• This is the third earthquake reported in Afghanistan this month, following tremors of magnitude 4.3 on February 15 and 4.6 on February 13.
• The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) confirmed the quakes via posts on X.
• Afghanistan is highly vulnerable to earthquakes due to its location in a seismically active zone, particularly the Hindu Kush region.
• The country lies along the collision zone of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, with a major fault line passing through areas like Herat.