{"id":22963,"date":"2025-10-22T07:10:05","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T02:40:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kabul-24.com\/en\/?p=22963"},"modified":"2025-10-22T07:10:05","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T02:40:05","slug":"5-1-magnitude-earthquake-shakes-badakhshan-border-region-felt-in-kabul-and-pakistani-cities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kabul-24.com\/en\/5-1-magnitude-earthquake-shakes-badakhshan-border-region-felt-in-kabul-and-pakistani-cities\/","title":{"rendered":"5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Badakhshan Border Region; Felt in Kabul and Pakistani Cities"},"content":{"rendered":"
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck the border regions of Badakhshan, AfAfghanistan.<\/h5>\n

Kabul 24:<\/a> The epicenter was located in Ishkashim district at a depth of 34 kilometers. The earthquake occurred at 11:16 PM local time on Monday, October 20, 2025.<\/p>\n

The tremor was felt across several Afghan<\/a> provinces, including Kabul, Nangarhar, Kunduz, and other areas. Residents in these regions reported experiencing the shaking, highlighting the quake\u2019s significant reach.<\/p>\n

Pakistan\u2019s Geological Survey also confirmed the earthquake, noting its impact in cities such as Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Chitral, and Swat.<\/p>\n

The agency reported a slightly higher magnitude of 5.3, a discrepancy possibly due to differences in measurement methods or equipment.No reports of casualties or damage have been received so far.<\/p>\n

However, earthquakes in mountainous border regions like Badakhshan, near the Tajikistan border, raise concerns about potential landslides or damage to local infrastructure.<\/p>\n

The region\u2019s geological setting, situated on active fault lines, makes it prone to seismic activity due to tectonic plate movements.<\/p>\n

Local authorities and relief organizations typically conduct assessments following such events to evaluate potential damage and ensure preparedness for rapid response.<\/p>\n

This earthquake underscores the importance of readiness for natural disasters and the need for resilient infrastructure in vulnerable areas. Further details on the quake\u2019s impact are expected in the coming hours or days.<\/p>\n

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