Monday, 26 October 2026

Strong Earthquake Hits Afghanistan and Pakistan Border Region

International Desk
Disclosure : 26 Oct 2026, 11:06 AM
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A 5.2 magnitude earthquake has struck different parts of Pakistan and Afghanistan. The earthquake, which struck on Sunday (October 25) night, caused severe tremors to be felt in multiple parts of the two countries.

There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties in the two South Asian countries, Reuters reported.

Afghan media outlet Tolo News reported that the earthquake shook the country's capital Kabul, Nangarhar, and several surrounding provinces. However, there were no reports of casualties or damage in Afghanistan.

According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the earthquake had a magnitude of 5.2.

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Reuters reports that EMSC initially estimated the quake at 5.8 magnitude, but later revised it to 5.2. The center added that the quake struck at a depth of 110 kilometers (68.35 miles).

On the other hand, Pakistani media outlet Geo News reported that tremors were also felt in various areas of the country's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and the northern Gilgit-Baltistan region

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