AFGHANISTAN: Afghanistan jolted two earthquakes early Saturday (February 22) morning, one measuring 4.2 and the other 4.5 in magnitude.

The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported that the first earthquake struck at 4:20 AM (IST) at a depth of 100 kilometers. It was centered at latitude 36.21 N and longitude 71.22 E. Just 13 minutes later, at 4:33 AM (IST), another quake hit with a magnitude of 4.2. This one was recorded at latitude 36.44 N and longitude 70.90 E, with a depth of 150 kilometers.

EQ of M: 4.2, On: 22/02/2025 04:33:34 IST, Lat: 36.44 N, Long: 70.90 E, Depth: 150 Km, Location: Afghanistan.
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— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) February 21, 2025

Both incidents were shared by the NCS on social media. Earlier in the week, Afghanistan had already experienced another earthquake of magnitude 4.3 on Tuesday.

Experts warn that Afghanistan is prone to natural disasters like earthquakes, landslides, and seasonal floods. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) says these disasters put extra pressure on communities already struggling due to years of conflict and underdevelopment.

EQ of M: 4.5, On: 22/02/2025 04:20:01 IST, Lat: 36.21 N, Long: 71.22 E, Depth: 100 Km, Location: Afghanistan.
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— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) February 21, 2025

Afghanistan sits on a major fault line between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, making earthquakes common. The Hindu Kush region, in particular, is known for frequent seismic activity, according to the Red Cross.