Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Strikes Near Jurm in Northeastern Afghanistan, No Damage Reported
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near Jurm in northeastern Afghanistan's Badakhshan province on July 1, occurring at a depth between 173 and 217 kilometers, according to the USGS and National Center for Seismology. No immediate casualties or damage were reported. The region lies in the seismically active Hindu Kush area, where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates converge. This tremor follows recent significant earthquakes in Afghanistan, highlighting the country's vulnerability due to its geological setting and infrastructure challenges.