Afghanistan gets hit by a third earthquake in days as the Hindu Kush shakes again

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake jolted Jurm, Afghanistan, on Wednesday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor occurred at a depth of approximately 216.7 kilometers (134.65 miles).

While the relative depth of the quake may have lessened the intensity of shaking on the surface, potentially explaining the lack of immediate injury reports, this event marks the third earthquake to hit the region in a short span. Earlier in the week, a strong earthquake in the Hindu Kush region was felt as far as Kabul and into Pakistan.

Afghanistan is recognized as one of the world's most seismically active countries. The Hindu Kush mountain range frequently experiences deep tremors that can be felt across Afghanistan, Pakistan, and parts of Central Asia. This geological vulnerability was tragically highlighted in September 2025, when a magnitude 6.0 earthquake resulted in over 2,000 fatalities, according to Taliban authorities and Reuters.