Afghanistan Hit by Two Earthquakes in One Day

Recent Earthquake Activity in Afghanistan

On Saturday night, Afghanistan experienced a 4.6 magnitude earthquake, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology. The seismic event occurred at 10:43 PM IST, with a depth of 82 kilometers. The agency provided the details via social media, stating, “EQ of M: 4.6, On: 21/03/2026 22:43:49 IST, Lat: 36.167 N, Long: 70.850 E, Depth: 82 Km, Location: Afghanistan.”

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Details of the Earthquake Events

Earlier that same day, a 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck the region at 7:31 AM IST, with a depth of 130 kilometers. The National Centre for Seismology also reported this event on X, noting, “EQ of M: 4.5, On: 21/03/2026 07:31:50 IST, Lat: 34.942 N, Long: 70.070 E, Depth: 130 Km, Location: Afghanistan.” Both seismic events occurred at significant depths beneath the Earth's surface.

Earthquakes are categorized by their depth, with the United States Geological Survey classifying them into three types: shallow (0 to 70 km), intermediate (70 to 300 km), and deep (300 to 700 km). Afghanistan is situated in a seismically active zone, particularly in the Hindu Kush region, which frequently experiences earthquakes due to the tectonic plate movements beneath it.