Earthquake of magnitude 5.5 hits Afghanistan's Hindu Kush area

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Afghanistan early Saturday, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The quake, occurring at a depth of 87 kilometers, adds to the country's recent seismic activity, with four earthquakes recorded in the past week. Already vulnerable due to conflict and underdevelopment, these frequent earthquakes exacerbate challenges for Afghan communities.