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.