Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes Afghanistan
Afghanistan's Jurm region was shaken by a magnitude 5.5 earthquake on Wednesday, according to the USGS. The tremor occurred at a significant depth of over 216 km, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries. This follows a powerful magnitude 6 quake in the Hindu Kush region just days prior, which was felt across Afghanistan and into Pakistan, highlighting the area's seismic activity.