A 4.1 magnitude earthquake jolted Afghanistan on Friday, marking another instance of seismic activity in the region. The earthquake’s epicenter was recorded at a depth of 178 km, as detailed by the National Center for Seismology (NCS). This event occurred on November 21, 2025, at 21:33:32 IST.
This tremor follows a previous earthquake earlier in the day, a 4.3 magnitude event at a depth of 170 km. The NCS confirmed the earlier quake occurred at latitude 36.40 N and longitude 70.52 E. These recurring seismic disturbances underscore the ongoing geological instability.
These tremors are a stark reminder of the powerful earthquake that impacted northern Afghanistan on November 4th. That devastating 6.3 magnitude event, which struck near Mazar-i-Sharif, caused at least 27 deaths and injured over 950 people. The quake, occurring at a shallow depth of 28 km, also led to considerable structural damage.
Afghanistan’s geographical position is inherently prone to earthquakes. Situated on several active fault lines where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates converge, the country experiences frequent seismic activity. The Hindu Kush mountain range is particularly known for its geological instability. This constant threat of natural disasters, including earthquakes, landslides, and floods, poses a significant challenge to the resilience of Afghan communities, many of whom are already struggling with decades of conflict and underdevelopment.