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Magnitude 4.9 earthquake strikes Afghanistan near Hindu Kush
Afghanistan
First seen: Aug 30, 2026, 5:16 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 30, 2026, 9:31 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Afghanistan near the Hindu Kush. The supplied report gives no casualty or damage figures.
SO WHAT?
Earthquakes in Afghanistan can pose serious risks to vulnerable communities and infrastructure, though current impacts are unknown.
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