Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Region

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region near the Pakistan border, with the USGS reporting a depth of approximately 10 km and the epicenter located near Asadābād and Jalālābād. The quake caused strong to very strong shaking near the epicenter and was felt across a vast area including parts of Pakistan, India, and even as far as Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Seismological assessments from various agencies noted some variation in magnitude and depth, with the German Research Centre for Geosciences reporting a 6.2 magnitude and a depth of about 35 km. Reports from multiple locations described shaking ranging from weak to moderate, with some residents observing items swaying or falling, confirming the quake's wide impact. The region is seismically active due to the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, with a history of deadly earthquakes. Ongoing monitoring and assessments are expected to refine details about the quake's characteristics and impact.