A 5.8 magnitude earthquake strikes the Afghan capital, Kabul.

2026-02-20 2026-02-20T14:11:50Z
سنان خلف
سنان خلف
محرر أخبار جوية- قسم التواصل الاجتماعي

Arab Weather - A strong earthquake struck areas in eastern Afghanistan on Friday, and was felt by residents of the capital, Kabul, according to correspondents from Al Arabiya and Al Hadath channels.

According to earthquake monitoring sites, the earthquake measured 5.8 on the Richter scale, and its epicenter was located about 130 kilometers north of the capital, causing concern among residents, especially in the eastern regions.

So far, no official reports have been issued regarding casualties or material damage, while the relevant authorities are closely monitoring the situation.

Afghanistan is a seismically active region due to its location at the intersection of tectonic plates, making it prone to frequent earthquakes of varying intensity.

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.
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