Residents of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) were stirred as tremors from a 6.1 magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan reverberated through the region on Thursday. The quake, striking at 2:59 p.m., centered in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan at coordinates 36.52 degrees north and 70.71 degrees east, with the epicenter located 192 kilometers beneath the Earth's surface.
The seismic disturbance in J&K highlights the broader impact of the earthquake beyond Afghanistan's borders. This event is part of the recurring seismic activity in the Hindu Kush region, attributed to the collision between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. The region has a history of powerful earthquakes due to this geological interaction.
MENAFN, a prominent provider of business and financial news, also reported on the earthquake. The Hindu Kush region's seismic reputation is rooted in the ongoing tectonic activity that continues to shape the area.
As J&K residents grapple with the aftermath, this seismic occurrence underscores the persistent geological dynamics in the Hindu Kush region.
