Kabul/New Delhi: South Asia and Asia-Pacific region is once again shaken by a faster earthquake shakes. On Wednesday morning, a 5.9 magnitude earthquake occurred on the Richter scale in the Hindu Kush mountains of Afghanistan, while an earthquake of 5.6 magnitude was also recorded in the southern Philippines. Interestingly, the influence of these earthquake waves was also felt in India, mild tremors were felt in parts of Delhi and North India, causing disturbance among citizens for some time.
Earthquake shock in Afghanistan, the center of earthquake in Hindukush mountain range
The center of the earthquake was 164 km east of Baglan in Afghanistan, 75 km from the ground, 4:43 am Indian time. According to the National Earthquake Science Center (NCS), the intensity of the earthquake was recorded at 5.9. Due to this, intense tremors were felt in many parts of Afghanistan.
Fortunately, preliminary reports suggest that no casualties or major economic damage occurred. However, given the country’s current humanitarian crisis, poverty and weak infrastructure, experts are expressing the possibility of this earthquake to have far -reaching consequences.
Afghanistan is sensitive to earthquake
Afghanistan is considered a highly earthquake-prone country. Since Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates are hitting each other, the region is more sensitive to natural disasters. The Hindu Kush mountain range is particularly geological active, where earthquakes occur almost every year. A major fault line passing through Herat province highlights the possibility of a major disaster in the future. The United Nations Office has warned several times to coordinate human affairs, as the risk of floods, landslides and earthquakes remains continuously here.
In the Philippines too, there was strong tremors, no casualties
Along with Afghanistan, there was an earthquake on the island of Mindanao in Southern Philippines. Its intensity was recorded at 5.6 on the Richter scale and its center was 30 km below the ground. According to the Philippine Volcano and Earthquake Sciences Institute, the epicenter of the earthquake was about 43 km southwest of Maatum city, located in a mountain and low-populated area. Therefore, no reports of loss of life or property have been found in this earthquake so far.
Effect on India too; Mild earthquake tremors were felt in North India including Delhi
The influence of seismic waves spread from Afghanistan was also felt in India. Light tremors were felt in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and parts of Uttar Pradesh. In many places, citizens suddenly woke up from sleep, while in some buildings vibrations were felt. However, official sources have clarified that there is no loss in India.
Increasing risk of natural disasters
South Asia and Pacific region have been constantly facing earthquakes, cyclones and other natural disasters for the past few months. Therefore, there are clear indications that the actual danger is increasing. In this background, experts are emphasizing the need to strengthen their disaster management mechanisms by local governments.
Earthquake in Afghanistan and Philippines
Earthquakes in Afghanistan and Philippines have once again shown that natural disasters can come at any time. Hence vigilance, accurate information and emergency measures are the main pillars of civil security. In the coming time, international cooperation will be necessary to deal more rapidly with these disasters.
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