A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan late Wednesday night at approximately 11:27 PM IST. The epicenter was located near Jurm in northeastern Afghanistan at a depth of 173 to 216.7 km. While the tremors caused panic among residents who were asleep, no casualties or significant damage have been reported so far. Experts noted that the deep epicenter helped avoid a major disaster. Afghanistan remains highly seismic-prone due to its location at the collision zone of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/afghanistan-5-5-magnitude-earthquake-midnight-july-2026-12125509 #creator program