Kabul, Afghanistan, June 2: A moderate earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale struck Afghanistan on Tuesday morning, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS).
The tremor occurred at 9:32 a.m. IST at a depth of 176 kilometres, with its epicentre located at latitude 36.450° North and longitude 70.448° East in Afghanistan, the NCS said in a post on X.”EQ of M: 4.8, On: 02/06/2026 09:32:44 IST, Lat: 36.450 N, Long: 70.448 E, Depth: 176 Km, Location: Afghanistan,” the agency stated.
There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage to property following the quake.
Afghanistan is highly prone to seismic activity, particularly in the Hindu Kush mountain region, which lies along a major tectonic fault zone. The country is situated at the convergence of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, making it vulnerable to frequent earthquakes.
According to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), earthquakes are a recurring natural hazard in Afghanistan, often causing significant damage in remote and mountainous areas.
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) has also highlighted Afghanistan’s vulnerability to natural disasters, including earthquakes, landslides, and seasonal floods. Repeated seismic events continue to pose serious challenges for communities already affected by decades of conflict, economic hardship, and limited infrastructure.