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Magnitude 4.9 earthquake strikes Afghanistan near Hindu Kush

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Afghanistan near the Hindu Kush. The supplied report gives no casualty or damage figures.

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Earthquakes in Afghanistan can pose serious risks to vulnerable communities and infrastructure, though current impacts are unknown.

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  1. 4.9-magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan near Hindu Kush ↗timesofindia.indiatimes.com · Recorded source date: Aug 30, 2026, 5:16 AM UTC
  2. 4.9 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan ↗news.webindia123.com · Recorded source date: Aug 30, 2026, 8:31 AM UTC
  3. Taiwan Hit By Powerful 7.0-Magnitude Earthquake ↗chiangraitimes.com · Recorded source date: Aug 30, 2026, 9:31 AM UTC
  4. Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes off Somalia's Puntland coast ↗garoweonline.com · Recorded source date: Aug 30, 2026, 4:47 PM UTC

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