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Why is Afghanistan so prone to earthquakes?
Studies indicate at least 355 earthquakes with a magnitude higher than 5.0 have hit Afghanistan since 1990
Sep 02, 2025
Sep 02, 2025
Studies indicate at least 355 earthquakes with a magnitude higher than 5.0 have hit Afghanistan since 1990
More than 1.2 million people likely felt strong or very strong shaking, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS)
Tremors felt in major cities including Islamabad, Lahore, and Peshawar
Tremors reported in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Nowshera, Swabi, Charsadda and other nearby areas
The death toll from the 7.7-magnitude quake has risen to nearly 3,500 people, with thousands more injured and missing
