An earthquake of magnitude 6 rocked the rocky eastern part of Afghanistan, causing more than 800 fatalities and more than 2,500 injuries. This is the latest example of increased seismic activity in the area.
These are some examples of recent disasters in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region, which is located where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates converge.
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On August 27, an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 struck the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan.
On August 19, an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 struck the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan, 186 kilometers (115 miles) below the surface.
On June 29, an earthquake of magnitude 5.5 occurred in central Pakistan, with an epicenter located 149 kilometers (93 miles) below the surface.
