Earthquake reported by seismologists in Kazakhstan
Got a jolt on April 26, 2025, about 3:36 PM local time, Astana, you felt it for sure! But fear not, as the epicenter was located way off in Afghanistan, about 947 kilometers southwest of Almaty.
Wanna know the specifics? The coordinates are 36.330 degrees north latitude and 70.417 degrees east longitude. Two other noteworthy earthquakes shook Kyrgyzstan, one not too far from the shared border with Kazakhstan.
Here's the scoop on those Afghan earthquakes:
The first quake on April 26, 2025, occurred about 63 km NNW of Pārūn, Afghanistan, with a magnitude of 4.5 mb and a depth of 102.2 km. The USGS reported this event as reviewed.
Another significant event happened the same day at the Badakhshan region, about 202 km northeast of Kabul. Its magnitude was 4.5, and it occurred at around 3 PM local time (GMT +4:30).
The following day, on April 27, there was a follow-up event about 93 km south of Fayzabad, Badakhshan, Afghanistan, registering a magnitude of 4.3.
These moderate earthquakes, while unlikely to cause significant damage or casualties, were certainly felt across a wide area. No reports of major damage or injuries were reported from these specific events.
Regarding the seismic activities near Kazakhstan's border, there were no reported earthquakes or significant seismic events around those dates.
Interestingly, Afghanistan is a seismically active region due to its location near the collision zone between the Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates. This location makes it prone to frequent earthquakes. However, the most recent major earthquake recorded was a magnitude 6.4 event on April 16, 2025, also in Afghanistan. So, keep calm, but prepare for the unexpected if you're in that area!
- I would be cautious and prepared if I lived in Almaty, Kazakhstan, due to its proximity to the seismically active region of Afghanistan, where multiple earthquakes occurred in April 2025.
- The earthquake on April 26, 2025, that occurred in the Badakhshan region of Afghanistan, 202 km northeast of Kabul, was a noteworthy event with a magnitude of 4.5.
- The science community is likely monitoring the environmental-science aspects of the frequent earthquakes in Afghanistan due to its location near the collision zone between the Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates.
- Any health-and-wellness routine in the earthquake-prone region of Afghanistan should include a preparedness plan for emergencies and potential seismic activities.
