The earth trembled once again in Afghanistan in the early hours of Friday. The intensity of the earthquake measured 4.2 on the Richter scale. According to the National Center for Sismology (NCS), the earthquake was recorded today on 19 July 2025 at 02:11 pm.

The epicenter of the earthquake was located at 36.28 degrees northern latitude and 71.26 degrees east longitude. Its depth has been stated to be 125 kilometers. Earthquake tremors caused panic among the people and in many areas people came out of the houses. Afghanistan is considered to be a highly-sensitive area from the seismic perspective, where medium and sharp intensity earthquakes continue to occur from time to time.

Eq of M: 4.0, on: 19/07/2025 02:11:14 IST, Lat: 36.28 n, long: 71.26 e, depth: 125 km, location: Afghanistan.
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– National Center for Seismology (@Ncs_Earthquake) July 18, 2025

How does an earthquake come?

Actually, there are very large rocks under the earth which are called tectonic plates. These plates continue to move very slowly. When these plates collide with each other, slip or are separated, the energy accumulated between them suddenly comes out. This makes the earth move and we feel it as an earthquake.

Earthquake can also have other causes. For example, human activities like volcanic bursting, large dams or mining and breakdown of mountains i.e. landslides. The Richter scale is used to measure how strong the earthquake was. It is estimated on the scale of 1 to 10.

The Himalayan areas, especially in India, are considered to be the most earthquake affected, because two big plates- Indian plates and Eurasian plates are colliding there. For this reason, earthquakes often occur in North India and North-Eastern states.

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Earthquake in Afghanistan, Myanmar Today: Today (May 23-24 May 2025), a strong tremor of earthquake has been felt in Myanmar’s midnight. Its intensity on the Richter scale has been measured 4.0. The earthquake came down about 10 km below the ground. It is considered a light to moderate earthquake. The effect of this earthquake was felt in Myanmar and some parts around it. After the earthquake, people came out of their homes. However, there is no news of loss of life and property so far.

The National Earthquake Science Center (NCS) said that the earthquake was felt in Myanmar at midnight at midnight at 12:28 pm, after which people came into panic. Earthquakes keep coming in Myanmar. NCS said that the situation is being monitored by the officials concerned and information will be shared with people on any new update or shock. People have been appealed to be vigilant and safe.

Eq of M: 4.0, on: 24/05/2025 00:28:58 IST, Lat: 23.24 n, long: 93.92 e, depth: 10 km, location: Myanmar.
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– National Center for Seismology (@Ncs_Earthquake) May 23, 2025

Strong earthquake also occurred in Afghanistan

Today (Saturday 24 May, 2025), the earthquake has been felt in Afghanistan at 2.44 pm on the night of 2.44 pm. Its intensity on the Richter scale has been measured at 4.2. The center of this earthquake was located at a depth of about 134 kilometers from the Earth’s surface. The earthquake was felt in the northern areas of Afghanistan. No loss of life or property has been confirmed so far.

Eq of M: 4.2, on: 24/05/2025 02:44:38 IST, Lat: 36.26 n, long: 71.10 e, depth: 134 km, location: Afghanistan.
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– National Center for Seismology (@Ncs_Earthquake) May 23, 2025

What to do when an earthquake occurs?

• Stay calm and do not panic.
• If inside the house, sit under the table or strong furniture.
• Cover the head and neck with hands.
• If you are out, stay in the open space- away from buildings, trees and electric poles.
• Stay where you are till the earthquake stops.
• After the earthquake, keep taking information from radio/TV.

What not to do when an earthquake occurs?

• Do not use the lift at all.
• Do not stand near the window, glass or walls.
• Do not run down the stairs suddenly, especially if on the upper floor.
• Do not burn matches or candles in the event of gas leaks.
• Do not pay attention to rumors- believe only government information.

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